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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,035.73, 45,589.64 and 17,928.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,035.73, 45,589.64 and 17,928.52 is: 24,741.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,035.73 : 45,589.64 = 17,928.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,035.73/45,589.64 = 17,928.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,035.73x = 45,589.64 × 17,928.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,035.73x = 817,354,682.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,354,682.89/33,035.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,741.54

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