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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,035.97, 45,589.26 and 17,928.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,035.97, 45,589.26 and 17,928.66 is: 24,741.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,035.97 : 45,589.26 = 17,928.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,035.97/45,589.26 = 17,928.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,035.97x = 45,589.26 × 17,928.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,035.97x = 817,354,342.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,354,342.19/33,035.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,741.35

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