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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,337.69, 45,984.32 and 21,382.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,337.69, 45,984.32 and 21,382.09 is: 29,493.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,337.69 : 45,984.32 = 21,382.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,337.69/45,984.32 = 21,382.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,337.69x = 45,984.32 × 21,382.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,337.69x = 983,240,868.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,240,868.83/33,337.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,493.37

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