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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,904.26, 46,774.53 and 21,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,904.26, 46,774.53 and 21,150 is: 29,178.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,904.26 : 46,774.53 = 21,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,904.26/46,774.53 = 21,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,904.26x = 46,774.53 × 21,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,904.26x = 989,281,309.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,281,309.50/33,904.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,178.67

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