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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,084.89, 45,657.33 and 17,977.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,084.89, 45,657.33 and 17,977.67 is: 24,809.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,084.89 : 45,657.33 = 17,977.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,084.89/45,657.33 = 17,977.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,084.89x = 45,657.33 × 17,977.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,084.89x = 820,812,411.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,812,411.82/33,084.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,809.28

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