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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,226.83, 45,848.59 and 21,306.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,226.83, 45,848.59 and 21,306.36 is: 29,399.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,226.83 : 45,848.59 = 21,306.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,226.83/45,848.59 = 21,306.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,226.83x = 45,848.59 × 21,306.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,226.83x = 976,866,564.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,866,564.03/33,226.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,399.93

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