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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,101.59, 45,681.09 and 17,995.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,101.59, 45,681.09 and 17,995.28 is: 24,833.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,101.59 : 45,681.09 = 17,995.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,101.59/45,681.09 = 17,995.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,101.59x = 45,681.09 × 17,995.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,101.59x = 822,043,846.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,043,846.06/33,101.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,833.97

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