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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,059.76, 45,611.37 and 18,717.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,059.76, 45,611.37 and 18,717.63 is: 25,824.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,059.76 : 45,611.37 = 18,717.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,059.76/45,611.37 = 18,717.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,059.76x = 45,611.37 × 18,717.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,059.76x = 853,736,747.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,736,747.45/33,059.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,824.05

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