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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,097.74, 45,672.99 and 17,990.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,097.74, 45,672.99 and 17,990.31 is: 24,825.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,097.74 : 45,672.99 = 17,990.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,097.74/45,672.99 = 17,990.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,097.74x = 45,672.99 × 17,990.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,097.74x = 821,671,248.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,671,248.73/33,097.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,825.60

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