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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,222.54, 45,835.58 and 21,292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,222.54, 45,835.58 and 21,292.44 is: 29,376.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,222.54 : 45,835.58 = 21,292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,222.54/45,835.58 = 21,292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,222.54x = 45,835.58 × 21,292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,222.54x = 975,951,337.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,951,337.02/33,222.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,376.18

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