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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,341.52, 45,969.48 and 21,383.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,341.52, 45,969.48 and 21,383.76 is: 29,482.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,341.52 : 45,969.48 = 21,383.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,341.52/45,969.48 = 21,383.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,341.52x = 45,969.48 × 21,383.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,341.52x = 983,000,327.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,000,327.64/33,341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,482.77

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