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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,267.59, 45,925.76 and 21,180.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,267.59, 45,925.76 and 21,180.09 is: 29,239.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,267.59 : 45,925.76 = 21,180.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,267.59/45,925.76 = 21,180.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,267.59x = 45,925.76 × 21,180.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,267.59x = 972,711,730.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,711,730.12/33,267.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,239.02

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