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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,373.59, 46,042.46 and 21,435.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,373.59, 46,042.46 and 21,435.27 is: 29,572.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,373.59 : 46,042.46 = 21,435.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,373.59/46,042.46 = 21,435.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,373.59x = 46,042.46 × 21,435.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,373.59x = 986,932,454.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,932,454.39/33,373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,572.26

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