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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,250.01, 45,878.33 and 21,155.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,250.01, 45,878.33 and 21,155.30 is: 29,190.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,250.01 : 45,878.33 = 21,155.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,250.01/45,878.33 = 21,155.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,250.01x = 45,878.33 × 21,155.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,250.01x = 970,569,499.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,569,499.48/33,250.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,190.06

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