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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,068.51, 45,634.94 and 17,961.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,068.51, 45,634.94 and 17,961.35 is: 24,786.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,068.51 : 45,634.94 = 17,961.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,068.51/45,634.94 = 17,961.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,068.51x = 45,634.94 × 17,961.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,068.51x = 819,665,129.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,665,129.57/33,068.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,786.88

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