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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,052.29, 45,611.91 and 17,944.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,052.29, 45,611.91 and 17,944.65 is: 24,763.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,052.29 : 45,611.91 = 17,944.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,052.29/45,611.91 = 17,944.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,052.29x = 45,611.91 × 17,944.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,052.29x = 818,489,874.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,489,874.81/33,052.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,763.48

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