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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,097.60, 45,674.94 and 17,990.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,097.60, 45,674.94 and 17,990.26 is: 24,826.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,097.60 : 45,674.94 = 17,990.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,097.60/45,674.94 = 17,990.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,097.60x = 45,674.94 × 17,990.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,097.60x = 821,704,046.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,704,046.08/33,097.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,826.70

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