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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,021.64, 45,569.71 and 17,914.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,021.64, 45,569.71 and 17,914.31 is: 24,721.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,021.64 : 45,569.71 = 17,914.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,021.64/45,569.71 = 17,914.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,021.64x = 45,569.71 × 17,914.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,021.64x = 816,349,911.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,349,911.55/33,021.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,721.66

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