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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,995.67, 46,920.72 and 21,723.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,995.67, 46,920.72 and 21,723.21 is: 29,982.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,995.67 : 46,920.72 = 21,723.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,995.67/46,920.72 = 21,723.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,995.67x = 46,920.72 × 21,723.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,995.67x = 1,019,268,653.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,268,653.91/33,995.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,982.31

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