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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,068.98, 45,635.68 and 17,961.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,068.98, 45,635.68 and 17,961.93 is: 24,787.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,068.98 : 45,635.68 = 17,961.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,068.98/45,635.68 = 17,961.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,068.98x = 45,635.68 × 17,961.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,068.98x = 819,705,135.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,705,135.70/33,068.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,787.74

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