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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,361.42, 46,069.38 and 21,445.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,361.42, 46,069.38 and 21,445.51 is: 29,614.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,361.42 : 46,069.38 = 21,445.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,361.42/46,069.38 = 21,445.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,361.42x = 46,069.38 × 21,445.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,361.42x = 987,981,349.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,981,349.48/33,361.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,614.49

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