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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,057.76, 45,627.42 and 21,131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,057.76, 45,627.42 and 21,131.32 is: 29,166.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,057.76 : 45,627.42 = 21,131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,057.76/45,627.42 = 21,131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,057.76x = 45,627.42 × 21,131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,057.76x = 964,167,612.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,167,612.79/33,057.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,166.15

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