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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,020.87, 45,568.98 and 17,913.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,020.87, 45,568.98 and 17,913.56 is: 24,720.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,020.87 : 45,568.98 = 17,913.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,020.87/45,568.98 = 17,913.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,020.87x = 45,568.98 × 17,913.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,020.87x = 816,302,429.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,302,429.52/33,020.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,720.81

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