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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,097.88, 45,675.27 and 17,990.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,097.88, 45,675.27 and 17,990.66 is: 24,827.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,097.88 : 45,675.27 = 17,990.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,097.88/45,675.27 = 17,990.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,097.88x = 45,675.27 × 17,990.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,097.88x = 821,728,252.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,728,252.98/33,097.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,827.22

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