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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,076.58, 45,645.48 and 17,969.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,076.58, 45,645.48 and 17,969.11 is: 24,797.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,076.58 : 45,645.48 = 17,969.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,076.58/45,645.48 = 17,969.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,076.58x = 45,645.48 × 17,969.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,076.58x = 820,208,537.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,208,537.01/33,076.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,797.26

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