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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,059.88, 45,622.62 and 17,952.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,059.88, 45,622.62 and 17,952.45 is: 24,774.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,059.88 : 45,622.62 = 17,952.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,059.88/45,622.62 = 17,952.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,059.88x = 45,622.62 × 17,952.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,059.88x = 819,037,804.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,037,804.42/33,059.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,774.37

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