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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,273.54, 45,938.22 and 21,180.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,273.54, 45,938.22 and 21,180.85 is: 29,242.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,273.54 : 45,938.22 = 21,180.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,273.54/45,938.22 = 21,180.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,273.54x = 45,938.22 × 21,180.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,273.54x = 973,010,525.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,010,525.08/33,273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,242.77

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