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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,060.91, 45,623.91 and 17,953.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,060.91, 45,623.91 and 17,953.44 is: 24,775.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,060.91 : 45,623.91 = 17,953.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,060.91/45,623.91 = 17,953.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,060.91x = 45,623.91 × 17,953.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,060.91x = 819,106,040.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,106,040.98/33,060.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,775.67

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