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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,004.33, 45,546.21 and 17,897.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,004.33, 45,546.21 and 17,897.08 is: 24,698.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,004.33 : 45,546.21 = 17,897.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,004.33/45,546.21 = 17,897.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,004.33x = 45,546.21 × 17,897.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,004.33x = 815,144,164.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,144,164.07/33,004.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,698.10

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