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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,059.08, 45,608.34 and 21,119.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,059.08, 45,608.34 and 21,119.32 is: 29,136.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,059.08 : 45,608.34 = 21,119.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,059.08/45,608.34 = 21,119.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,059.08x = 45,608.34 × 21,119.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,059.08x = 963,217,127.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,217,127.13/33,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,136.24

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