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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,270.88, 45,921.72 and 21,362.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,270.88, 45,921.72 and 21,362.44 is: 29,485.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,270.88 : 45,921.72 = 21,362.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,270.88/45,921.72 = 21,362.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,270.88x = 45,921.72 × 21,362.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,270.88x = 980,999,988.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,999,988.20/33,270.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,485.24

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