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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,270.11, 45,912.86 and 21,333.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,270.11, 45,912.86 and 21,333.50 is: 29,440.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,270.11 : 45,912.86 = 21,333.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,270.11/45,912.86 = 21,333.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,270.11x = 45,912.86 × 21,333.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,270.11x = 979,481,769.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,481,769.25/33,270.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,440.29

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