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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,063.28, 45,627.18 and 17,955.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,063.28, 45,627.18 and 17,955.82 is: 24,778.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,063.28 : 45,627.18 = 17,955.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,063.28/45,627.18 = 17,955.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,063.28x = 45,627.18 × 17,955.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,063.28x = 819,273,431.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,273,431.19/33,063.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,778.95

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