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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,043.59, 45,589.05 and 21,113.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,043.59, 45,589.05 and 21,113.91 is: 29,130.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,043.59 : 45,589.05 = 21,113.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,043.59/45,589.05 = 21,113.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,043.59x = 45,589.05 × 21,113.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,043.59x = 962,563,098.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,563,098.69/33,043.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,130.10

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