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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,028.94, 45,580.19 and 17,921.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,028.94, 45,580.19 and 17,921.71 is: 24,732.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,028.94 : 45,580.19 = 17,921.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,028.94/45,580.19 = 17,921.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,028.94x = 45,580.19 × 17,921.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,028.94x = 816,874,809.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,874,809.12/33,028.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,732.09

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