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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,011.83, 45,555.91 and 17,904.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,011.83, 45,555.91 and 17,904.25 is: 24,707.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,011.83 : 45,555.91 = 17,904.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,011.83/45,555.91 = 17,904.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,011.83x = 45,555.91 × 17,904.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,011.83x = 815,644,401.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,644,401.62/33,011.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,707.64

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