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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,094.73, 45,671.04 and 17,987.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,094.73, 45,671.04 and 17,987.44 is: 24,822.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,094.73 : 45,671.04 = 17,987.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,094.73/45,671.04 = 17,987.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,094.73x = 45,671.04 × 17,987.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,094.73x = 821,504,977.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,504,977.56/33,094.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,822.83

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