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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,030.98, 45,620.61 and 21,750.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,030.98, 45,620.61 and 21,750.91 is: 30,041.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,030.98 : 45,620.61 = 21,750.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,030.98/45,620.61 = 21,750.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,030.98x = 45,620.61 × 21,750.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,030.98x = 992,289,554.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,289,554.15/33,030.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,041.18

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