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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,425.98, 46,148.82 and 21,510.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,425.98, 46,148.82 and 21,510.02 is: 29,697.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,425.98 : 46,148.82 = 21,510.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,425.98/46,148.82 = 21,510.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,425.98x = 46,148.82 × 21,510.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,425.98x = 992,662,041.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,662,041.18/33,425.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,697.32

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