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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,054.78, 45,615.56 and 17,947.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,054.78, 45,615.56 and 17,947.83 is: 24,767.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,054.78 : 45,615.56 = 17,947.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,054.78/45,615.56 = 17,947.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,054.78x = 45,615.56 × 17,947.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,054.78x = 818,700,140.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,700,140.97/33,054.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,767.98

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