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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,058.23, 45,620.19 and 17,950.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,058.23, 45,620.19 and 17,950.76 is: 24,771.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,058.23 : 45,620.19 = 17,950.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,058.23/45,620.19 = 17,950.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,058.23x = 45,620.19 × 17,950.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,058.23x = 818,917,200.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,917,200.20/33,058.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,771.96

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