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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,097.43, 45,674.76 and 17,990.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,097.43, 45,674.76 and 17,990.13 is: 24,826.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,097.43 : 45,674.76 = 17,990.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,097.43/45,674.76 = 17,990.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,097.43x = 45,674.76 × 17,990.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,097.43x = 821,694,870.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,694,870.12/33,097.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,826.55

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