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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,093.20, 45,668.18 and 17,986.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,093.20, 45,668.18 and 17,986.34 is: 24,820.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,093.20 : 45,668.18 = 17,986.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,093.20/45,668.18 = 17,986.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,093.20x = 45,668.18 × 17,986.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,093.20x = 821,403,571.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,403,571.80/33,093.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,820.92

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