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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,054.54, 45,615.60 and 17,947.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,054.54, 45,615.60 and 17,947.34 is: 24,767.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,054.54 : 45,615.60 = 17,947.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,054.54/45,615.60 = 17,947.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,054.54x = 45,615.60 × 17,947.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,054.54x = 818,678,682.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,678,682.50/33,054.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,767.51

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