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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,063.74, 45,627.78 and 17,956.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,063.74, 45,627.78 and 17,956.26 is: 24,779.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,063.74 : 45,627.78 = 17,956.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,063.74/45,627.78 = 17,956.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,063.74x = 45,627.78 × 17,956.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,063.74x = 819,304,280.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,304,280.90/33,063.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,779.54

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