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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,128.69, 45,705.06 and 21,171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,128.69, 45,705.06 and 21,171.26 is: 29,208.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,128.69 : 45,705.06 = 21,171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,128.69/45,705.06 = 21,171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,128.69x = 45,705.06 × 21,171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,128.69x = 967,633,480.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,633,480.05/33,128.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,208.33

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