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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,160.59, 45,748.06 and 20,409.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,160.59, 45,748.06 and 20,409.93 is: 28,157.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,160.59 : 45,748.06 = 20,409.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,160.59/45,748.06 = 20,409.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,160.59x = 45,748.06 × 20,409.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,160.59x = 933,714,702.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,714,702.24/33,160.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,157.36

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