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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,325.98, 45,968.76 and 21,404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,325.98, 45,968.76 and 21,404.40 is: 29,524.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,325.98 : 45,968.76 = 21,404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,325.98/45,968.76 = 21,404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,325.98x = 45,968.76 × 21,404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,325.98x = 983,933,726.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,933,726.54/33,325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,524.52

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