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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,093.34, 45,669.17 and 17,986.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,093.34, 45,669.17 and 17,986.26 is: 24,821.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,093.34 : 45,669.17 = 17,986.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,093.34/45,669.17 = 17,986.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,093.34x = 45,669.17 × 17,986.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,093.34x = 821,417,565.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,417,565.60/33,093.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,821.23

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