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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,264.12, 45,893.28 and 20,688.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,264.12, 45,893.28 and 20,688.12 is: 28,542.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,264.12 : 45,893.28 = 20,688.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,264.12/45,893.28 = 20,688.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,264.12x = 45,893.28 × 20,688.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,264.12x = 949,445,683.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,445,683.83/33,264.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,542.64

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