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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,036.23, 45,590.33 and 17,929.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,036.23, 45,590.33 and 17,929.02 is: 24,742.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,036.23 : 45,590.33 = 17,929.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,036.23/45,590.33 = 17,929.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,036.23x = 45,590.33 × 17,929.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,036.23x = 817,389,848.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,389,848.73/33,036.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,742.23

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