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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,063.31, 45,626.47 and 17,955.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,063.31, 45,626.47 and 17,955.28 is: 24,777.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,063.31 : 45,626.47 = 17,955.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,063.31/45,626.47 = 17,955.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,063.31x = 45,626.47 × 17,955.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,063.31x = 819,236,044.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,236,044.26/33,063.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,777.80

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