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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,033.42, 45,567.06 and 21,083.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,033.42, 45,567.06 and 21,083.29 is: 29,082.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,033.42 : 45,567.06 = 21,083.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,033.42/45,567.06 = 21,083.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,033.42x = 45,567.06 × 21,083.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,033.42x = 960,703,347.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,703,347.45/33,033.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,082.77

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