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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,048.94, 45,607.57 and 17,941.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,048.94, 45,607.57 and 17,941.60 is: 24,759.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,048.94 : 45,607.57 = 17,941.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,048.94/45,607.57 = 17,941.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,048.94x = 45,607.57 × 17,941.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,048.94x = 818,272,777.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,272,777.91/33,048.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,759.43

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