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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,305.28, 45,969.68 and 21,389.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,305.28, 45,969.68 and 21,389.40 is: 29,522.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,305.28 : 45,969.68 = 21,389.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,305.28/45,969.68 = 21,389.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,305.28x = 45,969.68 × 21,389.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,305.28x = 983,263,766.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,263,766.45/33,305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,522.76

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