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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,095.22, 45,670.68 and 17,987.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,095.22, 45,670.68 and 17,987.73 is: 24,822.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,095.22 : 45,670.68 = 17,987.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,095.22/45,670.68 = 17,987.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,095.22x = 45,670.68 × 17,987.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,095.22x = 821,511,860.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,511,860.76/33,095.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,822.67

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