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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,052.16, 45,635.68 and 20,322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,052.16, 45,635.68 and 20,322.44 is: 28,059.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,052.16 : 45,635.68 = 20,322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,052.16/45,635.68 = 20,322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,052.16x = 45,635.68 × 20,322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,052.16x = 927,428,368.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,428,368.66/33,052.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,059.54

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