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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,091.34, 45,666.41 and 17,984.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,091.34, 45,666.41 and 17,984.26 is: 24,818.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,091.34 : 45,666.41 = 17,984.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,091.34/45,666.41 = 17,984.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,091.34x = 45,666.41 × 17,984.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,091.34x = 821,276,272.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,276,272.45/33,091.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,818.47

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