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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,266.59, 45,924.38 and 21,179.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,266.59, 45,924.38 and 21,179.09 is: 29,237.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,266.59 : 45,924.38 = 21,179.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,266.59/45,924.38 = 21,179.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,266.59x = 45,924.38 × 21,179.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,266.59x = 972,636,577.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,636,577.21/33,266.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,237.64

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