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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,046.61, 45,604.36 and 17,939.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,046.61, 45,604.36 and 17,939.26 is: 24,756.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,046.61 : 45,604.36 = 17,939.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,046.61/45,604.36 = 17,939.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,046.61x = 45,604.36 × 17,939.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,046.61x = 818,108,471.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,108,471.17/33,046.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,756.20

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