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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,266.56, 45,924.48 and 20,695.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,266.56, 45,924.48 and 20,695.36 is: 28,569.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,266.56 : 45,924.48 = 20,695.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,266.56/45,924.48 = 20,695.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,266.56x = 45,924.48 × 20,695.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,266.56x = 950,423,646.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,423,646.41/33,266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,569.94

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