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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,160.78, 45,744.42 and 20,563.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,160.78, 45,744.42 and 20,563.66 is: 28,367.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,160.78 : 45,744.42 = 20,563.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,160.78/45,744.42 = 20,563.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,160.78x = 45,744.42 × 20,563.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,160.78x = 940,672,699.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,672,699.78/33,160.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,367.03

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