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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,063.24, 45,627.64 and 17,956.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,063.24, 45,627.64 and 17,956.06 is: 24,779.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,063.24 : 45,627.64 = 17,956.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,063.24/45,627.64 = 17,956.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,063.24x = 45,627.64 × 17,956.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,063.24x = 819,292,641.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,292,641.50/33,063.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,779.56

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