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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,042.91, 45,599.34 and 17,935.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,042.91, 45,599.34 and 17,935.60 is: 24,751.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,042.91 : 45,599.34 = 17,935.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,042.91/45,599.34 = 17,935.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,042.91x = 45,599.34 × 17,935.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,042.91x = 817,851,522.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,851,522.50/33,042.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,751.20

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