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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,083.39, 45,655.26 and 17,976.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,083.39, 45,655.26 and 17,976.17 is: 24,807.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,083.39 : 45,655.26 = 17,976.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,083.39/45,655.26 = 17,976.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,083.39x = 45,655.26 × 17,976.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,083.39x = 820,706,715.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,706,715.15/33,083.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,807.21

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