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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,063.39, 45,627.48 and 17,956.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,063.39, 45,627.48 and 17,956.04 is: 24,779.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,063.39 : 45,627.48 = 17,956.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,063.39/45,627.48 = 17,956.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,063.39x = 45,627.48 × 17,956.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,063.39x = 819,288,627.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,288,627.84/33,063.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,779.33

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