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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,009.89, 45,553.85 and 17,902.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,009.89, 45,553.85 and 17,902.77 is: 24,705.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,009.89 : 45,553.85 = 17,902.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,009.89/45,553.85 = 17,902.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,009.89x = 45,553.85 × 17,902.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,009.89x = 815,540,009.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,540,009.65/33,009.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,705.93

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