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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,214.07, 45,809.49 and 21,278.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,214.07, 45,809.49 and 21,278.51 is: 29,347.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,214.07 : 45,809.49 = 21,278.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,214.07/45,809.49 = 21,278.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,214.07x = 45,809.49 × 21,278.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,214.07x = 974,757,805.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,757,805.58/33,214.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,347.74

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