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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,047.87, 45,606.24 and 17,940.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,047.87, 45,606.24 and 17,940.56 is: 24,758.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,047.87 : 45,606.24 = 17,940.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,047.87/45,606.24 = 17,940.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,047.87x = 45,606.24 × 17,940.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,047.87x = 818,201,257.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,201,257.06/33,047.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,758.07

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