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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,048.61, 45,607.16 and 17,941.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,048.61, 45,607.16 and 17,941.28 is: 24,759.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,048.61 : 45,607.16 = 17,941.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,048.61/45,607.16 = 17,941.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,048.61x = 45,607.16 × 17,941.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,048.61x = 818,250,737.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,250,737.86/33,048.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,759.01

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