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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,717.76, 46,525.44 and 21,137.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,717.76, 46,525.44 and 21,137.92 is: 29,167.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,717.76 : 46,525.44 = 21,137.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,717.76/46,525.44 = 21,137.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,717.76x = 46,525.44 × 21,137.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,717.76x = 983,451,028.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,451,028.68/33,717.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,167.15

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