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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,047.06, 45,604.98 and 17,939.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,047.06, 45,604.98 and 17,939.72 is: 24,756.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,047.06 : 45,604.98 = 17,939.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,047.06/45,604.98 = 17,939.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,047.06x = 45,604.98 × 17,939.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,047.06x = 818,140,571.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,140,571.81/33,047.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,756.83

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