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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,106.08, 45,687.27 and 17,999.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,106.08, 45,687.27 and 17,999.76 is: 24,840.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,106.08 : 45,687.27 = 17,999.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,106.08/45,687.27 = 17,999.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,106.08x = 45,687.27 × 17,999.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,106.08x = 822,359,895.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,359,895.06/33,106.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,840.15

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