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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,069.06, 45,635.60 and 17,961.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,069.06, 45,635.60 and 17,961.95 is: 24,787.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,069.06 : 45,635.60 = 17,961.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,069.06/45,635.60 = 17,961.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,069.06x = 45,635.60 × 17,961.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,069.06x = 819,704,524.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,704,524.41/33,069.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,787.66

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