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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,787.94, 46,624.41 and 21,042.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,787.94, 46,624.41 and 21,042.59 is: 29,036.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,787.94 : 46,624.41 = 21,042.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,787.94/46,624.41 = 21,042.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,787.94x = 46,624.41 × 21,042.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,787.94x = 981,098,110.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,098,110.50/33,787.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,036.94

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