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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,099.37, 45,687.58 and 21,162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,099.37, 45,687.58 and 21,162.76 is: 29,211.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,099.37 : 45,687.58 = 21,162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,099.37/45,687.58 = 21,162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,099.37x = 45,687.58 × 21,162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,099.37x = 966,875,290.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,875,290.52/33,099.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,211.29

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