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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,156.76, 45,761.88 and 21,219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,156.76, 45,761.88 and 21,219.52 is: 29,286.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,156.76 : 45,761.88 = 21,219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,156.76/45,761.88 = 21,219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,156.76x = 45,761.88 × 21,219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,156.76x = 971,045,127.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,045,127.90/33,156.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,286.49

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