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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,023.23, 45,571.68 and 17,915.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,023.23, 45,571.68 and 17,915.92 is: 24,723.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,023.23 : 45,571.68 = 17,915.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,023.23/45,571.68 = 17,915.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,023.23x = 45,571.68 × 17,915.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,023.23x = 816,458,459.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,458,459.22/33,023.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,723.76

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