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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,035.58, 45,588.69 and 17,928.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,035.58, 45,588.69 and 17,928.27 is: 24,740.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,035.58 : 45,588.69 = 17,928.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,035.58/45,588.69 = 17,928.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,035.58x = 45,588.69 × 17,928.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,035.58x = 817,326,343.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,326,343.27/33,035.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,740.79

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