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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,058.65, 45,621.36 and 17,951.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,058.65, 45,621.36 and 17,951.34 is: 24,773.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,058.65 : 45,621.36 = 17,951.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,058.65/45,621.36 = 17,951.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,058.65x = 45,621.36 × 17,951.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,058.65x = 818,964,544.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,964,544.62/33,058.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,773.08

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