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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,047.78, 45,606.29 and 17,940.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,047.78, 45,606.29 and 17,940.60 is: 24,758.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,047.78 : 45,606.29 = 17,940.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,047.78/45,606.29 = 17,940.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,047.78x = 45,606.29 × 17,940.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,047.78x = 818,204,116.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,204,116.67/33,047.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,758.22

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