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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,092.61, 45,668.11 and 17,985.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,092.61, 45,668.11 and 17,985.31 is: 24,819.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,092.61 : 45,668.11 = 17,985.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,092.61/45,668.11 = 17,985.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,092.61x = 45,668.11 × 17,985.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,092.61x = 821,355,082.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,355,082.62/33,092.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,819.89

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