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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,058.88, 45,642.72 and 21,127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,058.88, 45,642.72 and 21,127.04 is: 29,169.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,058.88 : 45,642.72 = 21,127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,058.88/45,642.72 = 21,127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,058.88x = 45,642.72 × 21,127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,058.88x = 964,295,571.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,295,571.15/33,058.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,169.03

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