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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,048.87, 45,607.62 and 17,941.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,048.87, 45,607.62 and 17,941.56 is: 24,759.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,048.87 : 45,607.62 = 17,941.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,048.87/45,607.62 = 17,941.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,048.87x = 45,607.62 × 17,941.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,048.87x = 818,271,850.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,271,850.69/33,048.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,759.45

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