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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,082.08, 45,652.72 and 17,974.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,082.08, 45,652.72 and 17,974.97 is: 24,805.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,082.08 : 45,652.72 = 17,974.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,082.08/45,652.72 = 17,974.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,082.08x = 45,652.72 × 17,974.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,082.08x = 820,606,296.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,606,296.68/33,082.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,805.16

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