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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,033.46, 27,646.20 and 10,958.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,033.46, 27,646.20 and 10,958.94 is: 15,123.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,033.46 : 27,646.20 = 10,958.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,033.46/27,646.20 = 10,958.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,033.46x = 27,646.20 × 10,958.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,033.46x = 302,973,047.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,973,047.03/20,033.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,123.35

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