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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,036.67, 45,590.63 and 17,929.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,036.67, 45,590.63 and 17,929.33 is: 24,742.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,036.67 : 45,590.63 = 17,929.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,036.67/45,590.63 = 17,929.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,036.67x = 45,590.63 × 17,929.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,036.67x = 817,409,336.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,409,336.20/33,036.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,742.48

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