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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,060.10, 45,621.95 and 17,952.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,060.10, 45,621.95 and 17,952.49 is: 24,773.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,060.10 : 45,621.95 = 17,952.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,060.10/45,621.95 = 17,952.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,060.10x = 45,621.95 × 17,952.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,060.10x = 819,027,601.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,027,601.16/33,060.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,773.90

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