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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,046.78, 45,604.91 and 17,939.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,046.78, 45,604.91 and 17,939.58 is: 24,756.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,046.78 : 45,604.91 = 17,939.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,046.78/45,604.91 = 17,939.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,046.78x = 45,604.91 × 17,939.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,046.78x = 818,132,841.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,132,841.64/33,046.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,756.81

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