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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,010.89, 45,555.23 and 17,903.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,010.89, 45,555.23 and 17,903.77 is: 24,707.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,010.89 : 45,555.23 = 17,903.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,010.89/45,555.23 = 17,903.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,010.89x = 45,555.23 × 17,903.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,010.89x = 815,610,360.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,610,360.22/33,010.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,707.31

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