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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,063.59, 45,627.91 and 17,956.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,063.59, 45,627.91 and 17,956.35 is: 24,779.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,063.59 : 45,627.91 = 17,956.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,063.59/45,627.91 = 17,956.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,063.59x = 45,627.91 × 17,956.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,063.59x = 819,310,676.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,310,676.84/33,063.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,779.84

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