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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,082.61, 45,653.44 and 17,975.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,082.61, 45,653.44 and 17,975.50 is: 24,805.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,082.61 : 45,653.44 = 17,975.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,082.61/45,653.44 = 17,975.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,082.61x = 45,653.44 × 17,975.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,082.61x = 820,643,410.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,643,410.72/33,082.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,805.88

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