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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,068.68, 45,584.22 and 20,298.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,068.68, 45,584.22 and 20,298.28 is: 27,980.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,068.68 : 45,584.22 = 20,298.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,068.68/45,584.22 = 20,298.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,068.68x = 45,584.22 × 20,298.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,068.68x = 925,281,261.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,281,261.14/33,068.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,980.59

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