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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,006.26, 45,548.65 and 17,898.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,006.26, 45,548.65 and 17,898.91 is: 24,700.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,006.26 : 45,548.65 = 17,898.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,006.26/45,548.65 = 17,898.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,006.26x = 45,548.65 × 17,898.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,006.26x = 815,271,251.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,271,251.00/33,006.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,700.51

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