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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,064.85, 45,629.52 and 17,957.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,064.85, 45,629.52 and 17,957.45 is: 24,781.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,064.85 : 45,629.52 = 17,957.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,064.85/45,629.52 = 17,957.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,064.85x = 45,629.52 × 17,957.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,064.85x = 819,389,823.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,389,823.92/33,064.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,781.30

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