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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,049.76, 45,609.46 and 17,943.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,049.76, 45,609.46 and 17,943.05 is: 24,761.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,049.76 : 45,609.46 = 17,943.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,049.76/45,609.46 = 17,943.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,049.76x = 45,609.46 × 17,943.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,049.76x = 818,372,947.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,372,947.43/33,049.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,761.85

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