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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,059.61, 45,621.26 and 17,951.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,059.61, 45,621.26 and 17,951.99 is: 24,773.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,059.61 : 45,621.26 = 17,951.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,059.61/45,621.26 = 17,951.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,059.61x = 45,621.26 × 17,951.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,059.61x = 818,992,313.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,992,313.55/33,059.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,773.20

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