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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,059.70, 45,622.48 and 17,952.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,059.70, 45,622.48 and 17,952.62 is: 24,774.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,059.70 : 45,622.48 = 17,952.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,059.70/45,622.48 = 17,952.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,059.70x = 45,622.48 × 17,952.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,059.70x = 819,042,807.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,042,807.56/33,059.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,774.66

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