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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,168.12, 45,787.67 and 21,238.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,168.12, 45,787.67 and 21,238.39 is: 29,319.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,168.12 : 45,787.67 = 21,238.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,168.12/45,787.67 = 21,238.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,168.12x = 45,787.67 × 21,238.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,168.12x = 972,456,392.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,456,392.65/33,168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,319.01

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