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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,048.76, 45,607.31 and 17,941.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,048.76, 45,607.31 and 17,941.41 is: 24,759.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,048.76 : 45,607.31 = 17,941.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,048.76/45,607.31 = 17,941.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,048.76x = 45,607.31 × 17,941.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,048.76x = 818,259,219.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,259,219.67/33,048.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,759.15

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