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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,021.14, 45,569.02 and 17,913.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,021.14, 45,569.02 and 17,913.81 is: 24,720.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,021.14 : 45,569.02 = 17,913.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,021.14/45,569.02 = 17,913.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,021.14x = 45,569.02 × 17,913.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,021.14x = 816,314,766.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,314,766.17/33,021.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,720.97

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