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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,072.63, 45,639.46 and 17,964.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,072.63, 45,639.46 and 17,964.95 is: 24,791.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,072.63 : 45,639.46 = 17,964.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,072.63/45,639.46 = 17,964.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,072.63x = 45,639.46 × 17,964.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,072.63x = 819,910,757.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,910,757.35/33,072.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,791.22

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