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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,965.79, 46,872.96 and 21,226.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,965.79, 46,872.96 and 21,226.37 is: 29,292.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,965.79 : 46,872.96 = 21,226.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,965.79/46,872.96 = 21,226.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,965.79x = 46,872.96 × 21,226.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,965.79x = 994,942,791.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,942,791.96/33,965.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,292.50

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