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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,007.57, 45,550.47 and 17,900.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,007.57, 45,550.47 and 17,900.23 is: 24,702.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,007.57 : 45,550.47 = 17,900.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,007.57/45,550.47 = 17,900.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,007.57x = 45,550.47 × 17,900.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,007.57x = 815,363,775.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,363,775.73/33,007.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,702.33

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