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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,209.74, 45,803.51 and 21,274.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,209.74, 45,803.51 and 21,274.19 is: 29,341.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,209.74 : 45,803.51 = 21,274.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,209.74/45,803.51 = 21,274.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,209.74x = 45,803.51 × 21,274.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,209.74x = 974,432,345.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,432,345.39/33,209.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,341.77

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