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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,094.85, 45,670.79 and 17,987.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,094.85, 45,670.79 and 17,987.54 is: 24,822.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,094.85 : 45,670.79 = 17,987.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,094.85/45,670.79 = 17,987.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,094.85x = 45,670.79 × 17,987.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,094.85x = 821,505,262.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,505,262.74/33,094.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,822.75

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