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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,399.54, 46,069.20 and 21,477.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,399.54, 46,069.20 and 21,477.96 is: 29,625.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,399.54 : 46,069.20 = 21,477.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,399.54/46,069.20 = 21,477.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,399.54x = 46,069.20 × 21,477.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,399.54x = 989,472,434.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,472,434.83/33,399.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,625.33

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