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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,425.78, 46,125.98 and 20,004.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,425.78, 46,125.98 and 20,004.42 is: 27,605.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,425.78 : 46,125.98 = 20,004.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,425.78/46,125.98 = 20,004.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,425.78x = 46,125.98 × 20,004.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,425.78x = 922,723,476.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,723,476.83/33,425.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,605.14

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