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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,637.98, 46,390.23 and 21,063.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,637.98, 46,390.23 and 21,063.90 is: 29,049.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,637.98 : 46,390.23 = 21,063.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,637.98/46,390.23 = 21,063.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,637.98x = 46,390.23 × 21,063.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,637.98x = 977,159,165.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,159,165.70/33,637.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,049.28

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