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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,060.69, 45,601.11 and 21,118.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,060.69, 45,601.11 and 21,118.73 is: 29,129.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,060.69 : 45,601.11 = 21,118.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,060.69/45,601.11 = 21,118.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,060.69x = 45,601.11 × 21,118.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,060.69x = 963,037,301.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,037,301.78/33,060.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,129.38

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