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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,049.53, 45,608.70 and 17,942.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,049.53, 45,608.70 and 17,942.33 is: 24,760.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,049.53 : 45,608.70 = 17,942.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,049.53/45,608.70 = 17,942.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,049.53x = 45,608.70 × 17,942.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,049.53x = 818,326,346.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,326,346.27/33,049.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,760.60

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