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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,021.06, 45,569.07 and 17,913.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,021.06, 45,569.07 and 17,913.66 is: 24,720.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,021.06 : 45,569.07 = 17,913.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,021.06/45,569.07 = 17,913.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,021.06x = 45,569.07 × 17,913.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,021.06x = 816,308,826.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,308,826.50/33,021.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,720.85

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