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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,096.43, 45,673.38 and 17,989.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,096.43, 45,673.38 and 17,989.13 is: 24,825.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,096.43 : 45,673.38 = 17,989.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,096.43/45,673.38 = 17,989.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,096.43x = 45,673.38 × 17,989.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,096.43x = 821,624,141.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,624,141.99/33,096.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,825.16

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