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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,056.31, 45,617.76 and 17,948.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,056.31, 45,617.76 and 17,948.75 is: 24,769.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,056.31 : 45,617.76 = 17,948.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,056.31/45,617.76 = 17,948.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,056.31x = 45,617.76 × 17,948.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,056.31x = 818,781,769.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,781,769.80/33,056.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,769.30

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