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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,055.08, 45,615.72 and 17,947.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,055.08, 45,615.72 and 17,947.44 is: 24,767.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,055.08 : 45,615.72 = 17,947.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,055.08/45,615.72 = 17,947.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,055.08x = 45,615.72 × 17,947.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,055.08x = 818,685,465.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,685,465.06/33,055.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,767.31

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