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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,023.51, 45,572.46 and 17,916.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,023.51, 45,572.46 and 17,916.17 is: 24,724.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,023.51 : 45,572.46 = 17,916.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,023.51/45,572.46 = 17,916.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,023.51x = 45,572.46 × 17,916.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,023.51x = 816,483,712.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,483,712.82/33,023.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,724.32

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