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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,063.09, 45,626.80 and 17,955.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,063.09, 45,626.80 and 17,955.47 is: 24,778.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,063.09 : 45,626.80 = 17,955.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,063.09/45,626.80 = 17,955.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,063.09x = 45,626.80 × 17,955.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,063.09x = 819,250,638.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,250,638.60/33,063.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,778.41

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