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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,009.03, 45,552.33 and 17,901.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,009.03, 45,552.33 and 17,901.63 is: 24,704.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,009.03 : 45,552.33 = 17,901.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,009.03/45,552.33 = 17,901.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,009.03x = 45,552.33 × 17,901.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,009.03x = 815,460,957.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,460,957.30/33,009.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,704.18

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