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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,094.35, 45,670.15 and 17,986.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,094.35, 45,670.15 and 17,986.97 is: 24,821.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,094.35 : 45,670.15 = 17,986.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,094.35/45,670.15 = 17,986.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,094.35x = 45,670.15 × 17,986.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,094.35x = 821,467,617.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,467,617.95/33,094.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,821.99

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