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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,068.46, 45,634.62 and 17,961.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,068.46, 45,634.62 and 17,961.24 is: 24,786.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,068.46 : 45,634.62 = 17,961.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,068.46/45,634.62 = 17,961.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,068.46x = 45,634.62 × 17,961.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,068.46x = 819,654,362.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,654,362.13/33,068.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,786.59

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