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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,006.23, 45,548.63 and 17,898.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,006.23, 45,548.63 and 17,898.89 is: 24,700.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,006.23 : 45,548.63 = 17,898.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,006.23/45,548.63 = 17,898.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,006.23x = 45,548.63 × 17,898.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,006.23x = 815,269,873.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,269,873.77/33,006.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,700.48

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