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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,096.60, 45,673.56 and 17,989.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,096.60, 45,673.56 and 17,989.26 is: 24,825.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,096.60 : 45,673.56 = 17,989.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,096.60/45,673.56 = 17,989.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,096.60x = 45,673.56 × 17,989.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,096.60x = 821,633,545.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,633,545.97/33,096.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,825.32

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