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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,044.59, 45,590.43 and 21,114.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,044.59, 45,590.43 and 21,114.91 is: 29,131.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,044.59 : 45,590.43 = 21,114.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,044.59/45,590.43 = 21,114.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,044.59x = 45,590.43 × 21,114.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,044.59x = 962,637,826.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,637,826.31/33,044.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,131.48

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