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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,102.31, 45,681.48 and 17,995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,102.31, 45,681.48 and 17,995 is: 24,833.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,102.31 : 45,681.48 = 17,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,102.31/45,681.48 = 17,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,102.31x = 45,681.48 × 17,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,102.31x = 822,038,232.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,038,232.60/33,102.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,833.26

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