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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,076.83, 45,646.26 and 17,969.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,076.83, 45,646.26 and 17,969.62 is: 24,798.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,076.83 : 45,646.26 = 17,969.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,076.83/45,646.26 = 17,969.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,076.83x = 45,646.26 × 17,969.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,076.83x = 820,245,946.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,245,946.62/33,076.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,798.20

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