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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,050.91, 45,610.11 and 17,943.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,050.91, 45,610.11 and 17,943.45 is: 24,761.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,050.91 : 45,610.11 = 17,943.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,050.91/45,610.11 = 17,943.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,050.91x = 45,610.11 × 17,943.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,050.91x = 818,402,735.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,402,735.99/33,050.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,761.88

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