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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,106.19, 45,687.44 and 17,999.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,106.19, 45,687.44 and 17,999.87 is: 24,840.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,106.19 : 45,687.44 = 17,999.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,106.19/45,687.44 = 17,999.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,106.19x = 45,687.44 × 17,999.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,106.19x = 822,368,054.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,368,054.19/33,106.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,840.31

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