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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,058.94, 45,621.35 and 17,951.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,058.94, 45,621.35 and 17,951.63 is: 24,773.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,058.94 : 45,621.35 = 17,951.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,058.94/45,621.35 = 17,951.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,058.94x = 45,621.35 × 17,951.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,058.94x = 818,977,277.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,977,277.44/33,058.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,773.25

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