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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,012.99, 45,557.73 and 17,905.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,012.99, 45,557.73 and 17,905.68 is: 24,709.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,012.99 : 45,557.73 = 17,905.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,012.99/45,557.73 = 17,905.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,012.99x = 45,557.73 × 17,905.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,012.99x = 815,742,134.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,742,134.91/33,012.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,709.73

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