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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,011.52, 45,555.69 and 17,904.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,011.52, 45,555.69 and 17,904.54 is: 24,708.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,011.52 : 45,555.69 = 17,904.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,011.52/45,555.69 = 17,904.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,011.52x = 45,555.69 × 17,904.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,011.52x = 815,653,673.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,653,673.83/33,011.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,708.15

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