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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,199.56, 45,837.36 and 21,268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,199.56, 45,837.36 and 21,268.26 is: 29,364.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,199.56 : 45,837.36 = 21,268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,199.56/45,837.36 = 21,268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,199.56x = 45,837.36 × 21,268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,199.56x = 974,880,890.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,880,890.19/33,199.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,364.27

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