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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,042.97, 45,599.33 and 17,935.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,042.97, 45,599.33 and 17,935.63 is: 24,751.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,042.97 : 45,599.33 = 17,935.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,042.97/45,599.33 = 17,935.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,042.97x = 45,599.33 × 17,935.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,042.97x = 817,852,483.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,852,483.13/33,042.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,751.18

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