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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,021.96, 45,569.92 and 17,914.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,021.96, 45,569.92 and 17,914.36 is: 24,721.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,021.96 : 45,569.92 = 17,914.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,021.96/45,569.92 = 17,914.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,021.96x = 45,569.92 × 17,914.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,021.96x = 816,355,952.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,355,952.05/33,021.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,721.61

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