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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,005.98, 45,544.16 and 21,076.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,005.98, 45,544.16 and 21,076.30 is: 29,082.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,005.98 : 45,544.16 = 21,076.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,005.98/45,544.16 = 21,076.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,005.98x = 45,544.16 × 21,076.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,005.98x = 959,902,379.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,902,379.41/33,005.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,082.68

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