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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,292.02, 45,947.04 and 21,351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,292.02, 45,947.04 and 21,351 is: 29,466.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,292.02 : 45,947.04 = 21,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,292.02/45,947.04 = 21,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,292.02x = 45,947.04 × 21,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,292.02x = 981,015,251.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,015,251.04/33,292.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,466.98

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