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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,017.96, 45,564.40 and 17,910.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,017.96, 45,564.40 and 17,910.34 is: 24,716.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,017.96 : 45,564.40 = 17,910.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,017.96/45,564.40 = 17,910.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,017.96x = 45,564.40 × 17,910.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,017.96x = 816,073,895.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,073,895.90/33,017.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,716.06

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