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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,034.71, 45,587.77 and 17,927.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,034.71, 45,587.77 and 17,927.27 is: 24,739.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,034.71 : 45,587.77 = 17,927.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,034.71/45,587.77 = 17,927.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,034.71x = 45,587.77 × 17,927.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,034.71x = 817,264,261.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,264,261.49/33,034.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,739.56

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