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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,095.34, 45,671.91 and 17,988

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,095.34, 45,671.91 and 17,988 is: 24,823.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,095.34 : 45,671.91 = 17,988 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,095.34/45,671.91 = 17,988/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,095.34x = 45,671.91 × 17,988
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,095.34x = 821,546,317.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,546,317.08/33,095.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,823.63

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