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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,060.81, 45,623.03 and 17,952.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,060.81, 45,623.03 and 17,952.78 is: 24,774.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,060.81 : 45,623.03 = 17,952.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,060.81/45,623.03 = 17,952.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,060.81x = 45,623.03 × 17,952.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,060.81x = 819,060,130.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,060,130.76/33,060.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,774.35

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