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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,042.65, 45,598.96 and 17,935.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,042.65, 45,598.96 and 17,935.32 is: 24,750.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,042.65 : 45,598.96 = 17,935.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,042.65/45,598.96 = 17,935.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,042.65x = 45,598.96 × 17,935.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,042.65x = 817,832,132.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,832,132.68/33,042.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,750.80

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