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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,096.97, 45,674.10 and 17,989.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,096.97, 45,674.10 and 17,989.63 is: 24,825.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,096.97 : 45,674.10 = 17,989.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,096.97/45,674.10 = 17,989.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,096.97x = 45,674.10 × 17,989.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,096.97x = 821,660,159.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,660,159.58/33,096.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,825.84

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