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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,062.33, 45,626.83 and 17,955.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,062.33, 45,626.83 and 17,955.63 is: 24,779.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,062.33 : 45,626.83 = 17,955.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,062.33/45,626.83 = 17,955.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,062.33x = 45,626.83 × 17,955.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,062.33x = 819,258,432.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,258,432.66/33,062.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,779.21

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