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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,273, 45,916.71 and 21,336.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,273, 45,916.71 and 21,336.30 is: 29,444.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,273 : 45,916.71 = 21,336.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,273/45,916.71 = 21,336.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,273x = 45,916.71 × 21,336.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,273x = 979,692,699.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,692,699.57/33,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,444.07

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