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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,307.76, 45,952.74 and 21,377.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,307.76, 45,952.74 and 21,377.66 is: 29,493.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,307.76 : 45,952.74 = 21,377.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,307.76/45,952.74 = 21,377.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,307.76x = 45,952.74 × 21,377.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,307.76x = 982,362,051.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,362,051.79/33,307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,493.49

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