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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,991.52, 33,016.46 and 21,233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,991.52, 33,016.46 and 21,233.36 is: 31,878.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,991.52 : 33,016.46 = 21,233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,991.52/33,016.46 = 21,233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,991.52x = 33,016.46 × 21,233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,991.52x = 701,050,109.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,050,109.86/21,991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,878.21

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