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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,069.44, 45,618.72 and 20,472.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,069.44, 45,618.72 and 20,472.32 is: 28,241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,069.44 : 45,618.72 = 20,472.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,069.44/45,618.72 = 20,472.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,069.44x = 45,618.72 × 20,472.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,069.44x = 933,921,033.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,921,033.83/33,069.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,241.21

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