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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,924.36, 46,821.92 and 21,183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,924.36, 46,821.92 and 21,183.28 is: 29,236.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,924.36 : 46,821.92 = 21,183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,924.36/46,821.92 = 21,183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,924.36x = 46,821.92 × 21,183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,924.36x = 991,841,841.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,841,841.50/33,924.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,236.86

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