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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,250.48, 45,885.66 and 21,313.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,250.48, 45,885.66 and 21,313.84 is: 29,413.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,250.48 : 45,885.66 = 21,313.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,250.48/45,885.66 = 21,313.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,250.48x = 45,885.66 × 21,313.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,250.48x = 977,999,500.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,999,500.82/33,250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,413.10

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