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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,050.33, 45,609.45 and 17,942.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,050.33, 45,609.45 and 17,942.97 is: 24,761.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,050.33 : 45,609.45 = 17,942.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,050.33/45,609.45 = 17,942.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,050.33x = 45,609.45 × 17,942.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,050.33x = 818,368,991.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,368,991.66/33,050.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,761.30

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