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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,046.98, 45,605.66 and 17,939.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,046.98, 45,605.66 and 17,939.64 is: 24,757.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,046.98 : 45,605.66 = 17,939.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,046.98/45,605.66 = 17,939.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,046.98x = 45,605.66 × 17,939.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,046.98x = 818,149,122.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,149,122.36/33,046.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,757.15

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