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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,098.57, 45,676.33 and 17,991.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,098.57, 45,676.33 and 17,991.26 is: 24,828.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,098.57 : 45,676.33 = 17,991.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,098.57/45,676.33 = 17,991.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,098.57x = 45,676.33 × 17,991.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,098.57x = 821,774,728.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,774,728.88/33,098.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,828.10

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