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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,292.52, 45,947.76 and 21,351.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,292.52, 45,947.76 and 21,351.44 is: 29,467.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,292.52 : 45,947.76 = 21,351.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,292.52/45,947.76 = 21,351.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,292.52x = 45,947.76 × 21,351.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,292.52x = 981,050,840.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,050,840.77/33,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,467.61

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