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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,173.74, 45,771.51 and 21,069.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,173.74, 45,771.51 and 21,069.64 is: 29,070.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,173.74 : 45,771.51 = 21,069.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,173.74/45,771.51 = 21,069.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,173.74x = 45,771.51 × 21,069.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,173.74x = 964,389,237.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,389,237.96/33,173.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,070.86

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