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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,101.24, 45,680.13 and 17,994.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,101.24, 45,680.13 and 17,994.20 is: 24,832.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,101.24 : 45,680.13 = 17,994.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,101.24/45,680.13 = 17,994.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,101.24x = 45,680.13 × 17,994.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,101.24x = 821,977,166.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,977,166.85/33,101.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,832.22

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