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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,427.05, 46,127.68 and 20,005.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,427.05, 46,127.68 and 20,005.66 is: 27,606.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,427.05 : 46,127.68 = 20,005.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,427.05/46,127.68 = 20,005.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,427.05x = 46,127.68 × 20,005.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,427.05x = 922,814,682.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,814,682.67/33,427.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,606.82

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