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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,007.98, 45,546.93 and 21,078.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,007.98, 45,546.93 and 21,078.30 is: 29,085.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,007.98 : 45,546.93 = 21,078.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,007.98/45,546.93 = 21,078.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,007.98x = 45,546.93 × 21,078.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,007.98x = 960,051,854.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,051,854.62/33,007.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,085.45

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