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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,060.09, 45,622.67 and 17,952.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,060.09, 45,622.67 and 17,952.47 is: 24,774.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,060.09 : 45,622.67 = 17,952.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,060.09/45,622.67 = 17,952.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,060.09x = 45,622.67 × 17,952.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,060.09x = 819,039,296.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,039,296.62/33,060.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,774.26

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