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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,870.78, 46,764.51 and 21,143.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,870.78, 46,764.51 and 21,143.37 is: 29,192.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,870.78 : 46,764.51 = 21,143.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,870.78/46,764.51 = 21,143.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,870.78x = 46,764.51 × 21,143.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,870.78x = 988,759,337.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,759,337.80/33,870.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,192.10

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