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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,294.52, 45,950.52 and 21,353.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,294.52, 45,950.52 and 21,353.44 is: 29,470.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,294.52 : 45,950.52 = 21,353.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,294.52/45,950.52 = 21,353.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,294.52x = 45,950.52 × 21,353.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,294.52x = 981,201,671.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,201,671.79/33,294.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,470.37

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