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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,028.63, 45,579.01 and 17,921.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,028.63, 45,579.01 and 17,921.32 is: 24,731.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,028.63 : 45,579.01 = 17,921.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,028.63/45,579.01 = 17,921.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,028.63x = 45,579.01 × 17,921.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,028.63x = 816,836,023.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,836,023.49/33,028.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,731.15

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