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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,011.38, 45,554.43 and 17,903.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,011.38, 45,554.43 and 17,903.76 is: 24,706.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,011.38 : 45,554.43 = 17,903.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,011.38/45,554.43 = 17,903.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,011.38x = 45,554.43 × 17,903.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,011.38x = 815,595,581.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,595,581.66/33,011.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,706.50

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