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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,050.03, 45,609.39 and 17,942.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,050.03, 45,609.39 and 17,942.85 is: 24,761.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,050.03 : 45,609.39 = 17,942.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,050.03/45,609.39 = 17,942.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,050.03x = 45,609.39 × 17,942.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,050.03x = 818,362,443.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,362,443.36/33,050.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,761.33

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