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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,049.27, 45,606.76 and 17,941.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,049.27, 45,606.76 and 17,941.62 is: 24,758.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,049.27 : 45,606.76 = 17,941.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,049.27/45,606.76 = 17,941.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,049.27x = 45,606.76 × 17,941.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,049.27x = 818,259,157.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,259,157.35/33,049.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,758.77

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