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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,009.13, 45,551.33 and 17,901.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,009.13, 45,551.33 and 17,901.51 is: 24,703.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,009.13 : 45,551.33 = 17,901.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,009.13/45,551.33 = 17,901.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,009.13x = 45,551.33 × 17,901.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,009.13x = 815,437,500.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,437,500.00/33,009.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,703.39

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