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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,005.65, 45,547.83 and 17,898.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,005.65, 45,547.83 and 17,898.27 is: 24,699.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,005.65 : 45,547.83 = 17,898.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,005.65/45,547.83 = 17,898.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,005.65x = 45,547.83 × 17,898.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,005.65x = 815,227,359.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,227,359.25/33,005.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,699.63

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