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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,250.32, 45,889.83 and 21,151.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,250.32, 45,889.83 and 21,151.98 is: 29,192.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,250.32 : 45,889.83 = 21,151.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,250.32/45,889.83 = 21,151.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,250.32x = 45,889.83 × 21,151.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,250.32x = 970,660,766.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,660,766.36/33,250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,192.52

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