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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,099.26, 45,677.85 and 17,992.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,099.26, 45,677.85 and 17,992.94 is: 24,830.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,099.26 : 45,677.85 = 17,992.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,099.26/45,677.85 = 17,992.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,099.26x = 45,677.85 × 17,992.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,099.26x = 821,878,585.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,878,585.99/33,099.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,830.73

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