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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,063.35, 45,627.50 and 17,955.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,063.35, 45,627.50 and 17,955.84 is: 24,779.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,063.35 : 45,627.50 = 17,955.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,063.35/45,627.50 = 17,955.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,063.35x = 45,627.50 × 17,955.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,063.35x = 819,279,999.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,279,999.82/33,063.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,779.10

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