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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,219.82, 45,817.42 and 21,284.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,219.82, 45,817.42 and 21,284.27 is: 29,355.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,219.82 : 45,817.42 = 21,284.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,219.82/45,817.42 = 21,284.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,219.82x = 45,817.42 × 21,284.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,219.82x = 975,190,337.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,190,337.98/33,219.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,355.68

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