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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,035.72, 45,589.08 and 17,928

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,035.72, 45,589.08 and 17,928 is: 24,740.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,035.72 : 45,589.08 = 17,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,035.72/45,589.08 = 17,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,035.72x = 45,589.08 × 17,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,035.72x = 817,321,026.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,321,026.24/33,035.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,740.52

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