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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,105.85, 45,686.97 and 17,999.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,105.85, 45,686.97 and 17,999.53 is: 24,839.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,105.85 : 45,686.97 = 17,999.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,105.85/45,686.97 = 17,999.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,105.85x = 45,686.97 × 17,999.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,105.85x = 822,343,758.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,343,758.69/33,105.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,839.84

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