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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,035.86, 45,589.82 and 17,928.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,035.86, 45,589.82 and 17,928.65 is: 24,741.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,035.86 : 45,589.82 = 17,928.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,035.86/45,589.82 = 17,928.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,035.86x = 45,589.82 × 17,928.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,035.86x = 817,363,722.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,363,722.73/33,035.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,741.72

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