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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,094.68, 45,670.96 and 17,987.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,094.68, 45,670.96 and 17,987.58 is: 24,823.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,094.68 : 45,670.96 = 17,987.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,094.68/45,670.96 = 17,987.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,094.68x = 45,670.96 × 17,987.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,094.68x = 821,510,046.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,510,046.68/33,094.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,823.02

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