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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,050.15, 45,609.33 and 17,942.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,050.15, 45,609.33 and 17,942.84 is: 24,761.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,050.15 : 45,609.33 = 17,942.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,050.15/45,609.33 = 17,942.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,050.15x = 45,609.33 × 17,942.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,050.15x = 818,360,682.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,360,682.65/33,050.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,761.18

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