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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,858.78, 46,709.60 and 21,925.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,858.78, 46,709.60 and 21,925.96 is: 30,247.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,858.78 : 46,709.60 = 21,925.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,858.78/46,709.60 = 21,925.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,858.78x = 46,709.60 × 21,925.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,858.78x = 1,024,152,876.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,152,876.03/33,858.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,247.78

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