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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,041.58, 45,597.40 and 17,934.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,041.58, 45,597.40 and 17,934.24 is: 24,749.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,041.58 : 45,597.40 = 17,934.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,041.58/45,597.40 = 17,934.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,041.58x = 45,597.40 × 17,934.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,041.58x = 817,754,714.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,754,714.98/33,041.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,749.26

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