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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,041.86, 45,598.11 and 17,934.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,041.86, 45,598.11 and 17,934.66 is: 24,750.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,041.86 : 45,598.11 = 17,934.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,041.86/45,598.11 = 17,934.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,041.86x = 45,598.11 × 17,934.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,041.86x = 817,786,599.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,786,599.49/33,041.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,750.02

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