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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,056.70, 45,618.30 and 17,949.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,056.70, 45,618.30 and 17,949.39 is: 24,770.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,056.70 : 45,618.30 = 17,949.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,056.70/45,618.30 = 17,949.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,056.70x = 45,618.30 × 17,949.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,056.70x = 818,820,657.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,820,657.84/33,056.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,770.19

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