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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,190.46, 45,798.51 and 21,254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,190.46, 45,798.51 and 21,254.91 is: 29,329.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,190.46 : 45,798.51 = 21,254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,190.46/45,798.51 = 21,254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,190.46x = 45,798.51 × 21,254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,190.46x = 973,443,116.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,443,116.15/33,190.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,329.00

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