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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,264, 45,912.12 and 21,935.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,264, 45,912.12 and 21,935.54 is: 30,276.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,264 : 45,912.12 = 21,935.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,264/45,912.12 = 21,935.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,264x = 45,912.12 × 21,935.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,264x = 1,007,107,177.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,107,177.27/33,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,276.19

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