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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,248.94, 45,887.94 and 21,150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,248.94, 45,887.94 and 21,150.54 is: 29,190.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,248.94 : 45,887.94 = 21,150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,248.94/45,887.94 = 21,150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,248.94x = 45,887.94 × 21,150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,248.94x = 970,554,710.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,554,710.49/33,248.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,190.55

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