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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,051.58, 45,611.22 and 17,944.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,051.58, 45,611.22 and 17,944.26 is: 24,763.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,051.58 : 45,611.22 = 17,944.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,051.58/45,611.22 = 17,944.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,051.58x = 45,611.22 × 17,944.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,051.58x = 818,459,590.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,459,590.60/33,051.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,763.10

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