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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,056.52, 45,618.52 and 17,949.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,056.52, 45,618.52 and 17,949.17 is: 24,770.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,056.52 : 45,618.52 = 17,949.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,056.52/45,618.52 = 17,949.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,056.52x = 45,618.52 × 17,949.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,056.52x = 818,814,525.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,814,525.76/33,056.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,770.14

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