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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,068.81, 45,635.28 and 17,961.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,068.81, 45,635.28 and 17,961.76 is: 24,787.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,068.81 : 45,635.28 = 17,961.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,068.81/45,635.28 = 17,961.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,068.81x = 45,635.28 × 17,961.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,068.81x = 819,689,946.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,689,946.89/33,068.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,787.40

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