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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,071.65, 45,637.56 and 17,964

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,071.65, 45,637.56 and 17,964 is: 24,789.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,071.65 : 45,637.56 = 17,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,071.65/45,637.56 = 17,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,071.65x = 45,637.56 × 17,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,071.65x = 819,833,127.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,833,127.84/33,071.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,789.61

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