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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,102.83, 45,682.79 and 17,996.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,102.83, 45,682.79 and 17,996.50 is: 24,835.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,102.83 : 45,682.79 = 17,996.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,102.83/45,682.79 = 17,996.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,102.83x = 45,682.79 × 17,996.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,102.83x = 822,130,425.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,130,425.84/33,102.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,835.66

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