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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,012.83, 45,557.29 and 17,905.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,012.83, 45,557.29 and 17,905.25 is: 24,709.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,012.83 : 45,557.29 = 17,905.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,012.83/45,557.29 = 17,905.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,012.83x = 45,557.29 × 17,905.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,012.83x = 815,714,666.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,714,666.77/33,012.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,709.02

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