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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,106.03, 45,686.82 and 17,998.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,106.03, 45,686.82 and 17,998.66 is: 24,838.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,106.03 : 45,686.82 = 17,998.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,106.03/45,686.82 = 17,998.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,106.03x = 45,686.82 × 17,998.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,106.03x = 822,301,459.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,301,459.19/33,106.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,838.42

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