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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,338.37, 45,985.28 and 21,382.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,338.37, 45,985.28 and 21,382.77 is: 29,494.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,338.37 : 45,985.28 = 21,382.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,338.37/45,985.28 = 21,382.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,338.37x = 45,985.28 × 21,382.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,338.37x = 983,292,558.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,292,558.71/33,338.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,494.32

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