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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,063.10, 45,625.82 and 17,955.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,063.10, 45,625.82 and 17,955.44 is: 24,777.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,063.10 : 45,625.82 = 17,955.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,063.10/45,625.82 = 17,955.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,063.10x = 45,625.82 × 17,955.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,063.10x = 819,231,673.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,231,673.46/33,063.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,777.82

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