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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,082.11, 45,652.76 and 17,975.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,082.11, 45,652.76 and 17,975.01 is: 24,805.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,082.11 : 45,652.76 = 17,975.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,082.11/45,652.76 = 17,975.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,082.11x = 45,652.76 × 17,975.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,082.11x = 820,608,727.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,608,727.65/33,082.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,805.21

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