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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,098.05, 45,675.23 and 17,990.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,098.05, 45,675.23 and 17,990.71 is: 24,827.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,098.05 : 45,675.23 = 17,990.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,098.05/45,675.23 = 17,990.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,098.05x = 45,675.23 × 17,990.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,098.05x = 821,729,727.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,729,727.16/33,098.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,827.13

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