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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,720.09, 46,507.41 and 21,621.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,720.09, 46,507.41 and 21,621.72 is: 29,821.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,720.09 : 46,507.41 = 21,621.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,720.09/46,507.41 = 21,621.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,720.09x = 46,507.41 × 21,621.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,720.09x = 1,005,570,196.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,570,196.95/33,720.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,821.10

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