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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,031.70, 45,584.53 and 17,924.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,031.70, 45,584.53 and 17,924.99 is: 24,736.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,031.70 : 45,584.53 = 17,924.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,031.70/45,584.53 = 17,924.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,031.70x = 45,584.53 × 17,924.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,031.70x = 817,102,244.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,102,244.40/33,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,736.92

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