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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,869.89, 46,730.33 and 21,914.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,869.89, 46,730.33 and 21,914.29 is: 30,235.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,869.89 : 46,730.33 = 21,914.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,869.89/46,730.33 = 21,914.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,869.89x = 46,730.33 × 21,914.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,869.89x = 1,024,062,003.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,062,003.42/33,869.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,235.17

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