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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,057.68, 45,620.39 and 17,950.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,057.68, 45,620.39 and 17,950.97 is: 24,772.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,057.68 : 45,620.39 = 17,950.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,057.68/45,620.39 = 17,950.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,057.68x = 45,620.39 × 17,950.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,057.68x = 818,930,276.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,930,276.57/33,057.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,772.77

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