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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,312.65, 45,971.46 and 17,999.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,312.65, 45,971.46 and 17,999.19 is: 24,838.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,312.65 : 45,971.46 = 17,999.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,312.65/45,971.46 = 17,999.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,312.65x = 45,971.46 × 17,999.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,312.65x = 827,449,043.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,449,043.12/33,312.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,838.89

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