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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,009.98, 45,549.68 and 21,080.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,009.98, 45,549.68 and 21,080.30 is: 29,088.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,009.98 : 45,549.68 = 21,080.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,009.98/45,549.68 = 21,080.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,009.98x = 45,549.68 × 21,080.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,009.98x = 960,200,919.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,200,919.30/33,009.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,088.20

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