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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,029.22, 45,579.96 and 17,921.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,029.22, 45,579.96 and 17,921.94 is: 24,732.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,029.22 : 45,579.96 = 17,921.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,029.22/45,579.96 = 17,921.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,029.22x = 45,579.96 × 17,921.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,029.22x = 816,881,308.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,881,308.32/33,029.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,732.08

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