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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,516.06, 50,285.76 and 21,021.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,516.06, 50,285.76 and 21,021.29 is: 31,539.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,516.06 : 50,285.76 = 21,021.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,516.06/50,285.76 = 21,021.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,516.06x = 50,285.76 × 21,021.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,516.06x = 1,057,071,543.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,071,543.83/33,516.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,539.25

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