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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,273.27, 45,924.51 and 21,171.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,273.27, 45,924.51 and 21,171.41 is: 29,221.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,273.27 : 45,924.51 = 21,171.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,273.27/45,924.51 = 21,171.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,273.27x = 45,924.51 × 21,171.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,273.27x = 972,286,400.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,286,400.64/33,273.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,221.25

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