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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,862.63, 46,714.92 and 21,929.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,862.63, 46,714.92 and 21,929.81 is: 30,253.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,862.63 : 46,714.92 = 21,929.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,862.63/46,714.92 = 21,929.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,862.63x = 46,714.92 × 21,929.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,862.63x = 1,024,449,319.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,449,319.77/33,862.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,253.09

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