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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,314.72, 45,951.74 and 21,392.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,314.72, 45,951.74 and 21,392.54 is: 29,507.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,314.72 : 45,951.74 = 21,392.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,314.72/45,951.74 = 21,392.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,314.72x = 45,951.74 × 21,392.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,314.72x = 983,024,436.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,024,436.02/33,314.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,507.21

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