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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,082.55, 45,653.97 and 17,975.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,082.55, 45,653.97 and 17,975.39 is: 24,806.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,082.55 : 45,653.97 = 17,975.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,082.55/45,653.97 = 17,975.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,082.55x = 45,653.97 × 17,975.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,082.55x = 820,648,013.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,648,013.75/33,082.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,806.07

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