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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,001.12, 45,541.38 and 17,893.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,001.12, 45,541.38 and 17,893.72 is: 24,693.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,001.12 : 45,541.38 = 17,893.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,001.12/45,541.38 = 17,893.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,001.12x = 45,541.38 × 17,893.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,001.12x = 814,904,702.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,904,702.13/33,001.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,693.24

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