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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,016.93, 45,563.09 and 17,909.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,016.93, 45,563.09 and 17,909.55 is: 24,715.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,016.93 : 45,563.09 = 17,909.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,016.93/45,563.09 = 17,909.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,016.93x = 45,563.09 × 17,909.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,016.93x = 816,014,348.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,014,348.96/33,016.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,715.03

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