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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,093.39, 45,668.79 and 17,986.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,093.39, 45,668.79 and 17,986.06 is: 24,820.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,093.39 : 45,668.79 = 17,986.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,093.39/45,668.79 = 17,986.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,093.39x = 45,668.79 × 17,986.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,093.39x = 821,401,654.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,401,654.15/33,093.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,820.71

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