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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,266.53, 45,915.53 and 21,938.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,266.53, 45,915.53 and 21,938.07 is: 30,279.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,266.53 : 45,915.53 = 21,938.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,266.53/45,915.53 = 21,938.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,266.53x = 45,915.53 × 21,938.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,266.53x = 1,007,298,173.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,298,173.72/33,266.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,279.63

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