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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,013.96, 45,558.88 and 17,906.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,013.96, 45,558.88 and 17,906.34 is: 24,710.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,013.96 : 45,558.88 = 17,906.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,013.96/45,558.88 = 17,906.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,013.96x = 45,558.88 × 17,906.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,013.96x = 815,792,795.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,792,795.30/33,013.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,710.54

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