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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,049.92, 45,607.66 and 17,942.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,049.92, 45,607.66 and 17,942.29 is: 24,759.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,049.92 : 45,607.66 = 17,942.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,049.92/45,607.66 = 17,942.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,049.92x = 45,607.66 × 17,942.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,049.92x = 818,305,861.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,305,861.94/33,049.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,759.69

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