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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,336.68, 45,982.95 and 21,381.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,336.68, 45,982.95 and 21,381.08 is: 29,491.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,336.68 : 45,982.95 = 21,381.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,336.68/45,982.95 = 21,381.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,336.68x = 45,982.95 × 21,381.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,336.68x = 983,165,140.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,165,140.64/33,336.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,491.99

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