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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,311.06, 45,947.57 and 21,355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,311.06, 45,947.57 and 21,355.46 is: 29,456.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,311.06 : 45,947.57 = 21,355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,311.06/45,947.57 = 21,355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,311.06x = 45,947.57 × 21,355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,311.06x = 981,231,493.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,231,493.23/33,311.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,456.63

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