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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,041.75, 45,597.95 and 17,934.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,041.75, 45,597.95 and 17,934.53 is: 24,749.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,041.75 : 45,597.95 = 17,934.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,041.75/45,597.95 = 17,934.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,041.75x = 45,597.95 × 17,934.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,041.75x = 817,777,484.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,777,484.55/33,041.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,749.83

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