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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,036.73, 45,591.02 and 17,929.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,036.73, 45,591.02 and 17,929.52 is: 24,742.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,036.73 : 45,591.02 = 17,929.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,036.73/45,591.02 = 17,929.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,036.73x = 45,591.02 × 17,929.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,036.73x = 817,425,104.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,425,104.91/33,036.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,742.92

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