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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,009.34, 45,553.12 and 17,902.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,009.34, 45,553.12 and 17,902.08 is: 24,705.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,009.34 : 45,553.12 = 17,902.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,009.34/45,553.12 = 17,902.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,009.34x = 45,553.12 × 17,902.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,009.34x = 815,495,598.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,495,598.49/33,009.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,705.00

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