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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,009.57, 45,553.23 and 17,902.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,009.57, 45,553.23 and 17,902.23 is: 24,705.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,009.57 : 45,553.23 = 17,902.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,009.57/45,553.23 = 17,902.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,009.57x = 45,553.23 × 17,902.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,009.57x = 815,504,400.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,504,400.70/33,009.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,705.09

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