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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,059.13, 45,621.70 and 17,952.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,059.13, 45,621.70 and 17,952.05 is: 24,773.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,059.13 : 45,621.70 = 17,952.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,059.13/45,621.70 = 17,952.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,059.13x = 45,621.70 × 17,952.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,059.13x = 819,003,030.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,003,030.84/33,059.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,773.88

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