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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,063.68, 45,609.99 and 20,942.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,063.68, 45,609.99 and 20,942.26 is: 28,888.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,063.68 : 45,609.99 = 20,942.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,063.68/45,609.99 = 20,942.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,063.68x = 45,609.99 × 20,942.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,063.68x = 955,176,269.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,176,269.18/33,063.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,888.99

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