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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,095.12, 45,671.58 and 17,987.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,095.12, 45,671.58 and 17,987.96 is: 24,823.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,095.12 : 45,671.58 = 17,987.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,095.12/45,671.58 = 17,987.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,095.12x = 45,671.58 × 17,987.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,095.12x = 821,538,554.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,538,554.18/33,095.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,823.56

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