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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,098.34, 45,675.66 and 17,990.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,098.34, 45,675.66 and 17,990.97 is: 24,827.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,098.34 : 45,675.66 = 17,990.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,098.34/45,675.66 = 17,990.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,098.34x = 45,675.66 × 17,990.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,098.34x = 821,749,428.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,749,428.79/33,098.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,827.51

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