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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,069.40, 45,634.46 and 17,961.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,069.40, 45,634.46 and 17,961.75 is: 24,786.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,069.40 : 45,634.46 = 17,961.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,069.40/45,634.46 = 17,961.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,069.40x = 45,634.46 × 17,961.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,069.40x = 819,674,672.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,674,672.10/33,069.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,786.50

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