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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,021.84, 45,570.56 and 17,914.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,021.84, 45,570.56 and 17,914.60 is: 24,722.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,021.84 : 45,570.56 = 17,914.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,021.84/45,570.56 = 17,914.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,021.84x = 45,570.56 × 17,914.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,021.84x = 816,378,354.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,378,354.18/33,021.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,722.38

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