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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,059.23, 45,621.57 and 17,951.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,059.23, 45,621.57 and 17,951.76 is: 24,773.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,059.23 : 45,621.57 = 17,951.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,059.23/45,621.57 = 17,951.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,059.23x = 45,621.57 × 17,951.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,059.23x = 818,987,475.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,987,475.46/33,059.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,773.34

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