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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,011.58, 45,555.56 and 17,904

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,011.58, 45,555.56 and 17,904 is: 24,707.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,011.58 : 45,555.56 = 17,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,011.58/45,555.56 = 17,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,011.58x = 45,555.56 × 17,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,011.58x = 815,626,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,626,746.24/33,011.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,707.29

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