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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,261.68, 45,901.14 and 24,771.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,261.68, 45,901.14 and 24,771.10 is: 34,184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,261.68 : 45,901.14 = 24,771.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,261.68/45,901.14 = 24,771.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,261.68x = 45,901.14 × 24,771.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,261.68x = 1,137,021,729.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,021,729.05/33,261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,184.13

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