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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,069.72, 45,635.49 and 17,962.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,069.72, 45,635.49 and 17,962.23 is: 24,787.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,069.72 : 45,635.49 = 17,962.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,069.72/45,635.49 = 17,962.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,069.72x = 45,635.49 × 17,962.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,069.72x = 819,715,167.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,715,167.54/33,069.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,787.48

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