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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,094.60, 45,670.80 and 17,987.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,094.60, 45,670.80 and 17,987.26 is: 24,822.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,094.60 : 45,670.80 = 17,987.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,094.60/45,670.80 = 17,987.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,094.60x = 45,670.80 × 17,987.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,094.60x = 821,492,554.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,492,554.01/33,094.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,822.56

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