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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,062.85, 45,626.76 and 17,955.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,062.85, 45,626.76 and 17,955.45 is: 24,778.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,062.85 : 45,626.76 = 17,955.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,062.85/45,626.76 = 17,955.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,062.85x = 45,626.76 × 17,955.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,062.85x = 819,249,007.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,249,007.84/33,062.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,778.54

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