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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,961.54, 46,867.09 and 21,222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,961.54, 46,867.09 and 21,222.12 is: 29,286.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,961.54 : 46,867.09 = 21,222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,961.54/46,867.09 = 21,222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,961.54x = 46,867.09 × 21,222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,961.54x = 994,619,008.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,619,008.03/33,961.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,286.63

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