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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,962.16, 46,867.95 and 21,222.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,962.16, 46,867.95 and 21,222.74 is: 29,287.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,962.16 : 46,867.95 = 21,222.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,962.16/46,867.95 = 21,222.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,962.16x = 46,867.95 × 21,222.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,962.16x = 994,666,317.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,666,317.18/33,962.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,287.49

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