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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,033.71, 45,586.39 and 17,926.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,033.71, 45,586.39 and 17,926.27 is: 24,738.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,033.71 : 45,586.39 = 17,926.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,033.71/45,586.39 = 17,926.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,033.71x = 45,586.39 × 17,926.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,033.71x = 817,193,935.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,193,935.47/33,033.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,738.18

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