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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,004.65, 45,546.45 and 17,897.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,004.65, 45,546.45 and 17,897.27 is: 24,698.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,004.65 : 45,546.45 = 17,897.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,004.65/45,546.45 = 17,897.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,004.65x = 45,546.45 × 17,897.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,004.65x = 815,156,885.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,156,885.46/33,004.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,698.24

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