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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,096.57, 45,673.57 and 17,989.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,096.57, 45,673.57 and 17,989.26 is: 24,825.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,096.57 : 45,673.57 = 17,989.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,096.57/45,673.57 = 17,989.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,096.57x = 45,673.57 × 17,989.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,096.57x = 821,633,833.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,633,833.98/33,096.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,825.35

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