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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,059.79, 45,622.35 and 17,952.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,059.79, 45,622.35 and 17,952.32 is: 24,774.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,059.79 : 45,622.35 = 17,952.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,059.79/45,622.35 = 17,952.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,059.79x = 45,622.35 × 17,952.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,059.79x = 819,027,026.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,027,026.35/33,059.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,774.11

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