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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,301.48, 45,949.26 and 21,205.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,301.48, 45,949.26 and 21,205.48 is: 29,259.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,301.48 : 45,949.26 = 21,205.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,301.48/45,949.26 = 21,205.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,301.48x = 45,949.26 × 21,205.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,301.48x = 974,376,113.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,376,113.94/33,301.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,259.24

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