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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,005.37, 45,546.15 and 17,897.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,005.37, 45,546.15 and 17,897.76 is: 24,698.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,005.37 : 45,546.15 = 17,897.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,005.37/45,546.15 = 17,897.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,005.37x = 45,546.15 × 17,897.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,005.37x = 815,174,028.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,174,028.07/33,005.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,698.22

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