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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,060.68, 45,622.56 and 17,953.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,060.68, 45,622.56 and 17,953.03 is: 24,774.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,060.68 : 45,622.56 = 17,953.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,060.68/45,622.56 = 17,953.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,060.68x = 45,622.56 × 17,953.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,060.68x = 819,063,188.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,063,188.36/33,060.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,774.54

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