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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,060.80, 45,623.74 and 17,953.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,060.80, 45,623.74 and 17,953.32 is: 24,775.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,060.80 : 45,623.74 = 17,953.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,060.80/45,623.74 = 17,953.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,060.80x = 45,623.74 × 17,953.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,060.80x = 819,097,603.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,097,603.82/33,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,775.49

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