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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,329.97, 45,972.81 and 21,407.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,329.97, 45,972.81 and 21,407.78 is: 29,528.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,329.97 : 45,972.81 = 21,407.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,329.97/45,972.81 = 21,407.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,329.97x = 45,972.81 × 21,407.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,329.97x = 984,175,572.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,175,572.60/33,329.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,528.25

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