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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,021.09, 45,568.22 and 20,095.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,021.09, 45,568.22 and 20,095.52 is: 27,731.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,021.09 : 45,568.22 = 20,095.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,021.09/45,568.22 = 20,095.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,021.09x = 45,568.22 × 20,095.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,021.09x = 915,716,748.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,716,748.06/33,021.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,731.27

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