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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,158, 45,796.92 and 21,960.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,158, 45,796.92 and 21,960.56 is: 30,331.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,158 : 45,796.92 = 21,960.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,158/45,796.92 = 21,960.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,158x = 45,796.92 × 21,960.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,158x = 1,005,726,009.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,726,009.48/33,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,331.32

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