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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,435.91, 46,142.08 and 20,007.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,435.91, 46,142.08 and 20,007.73 is: 27,610.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,435.91 : 46,142.08 = 20,007.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,435.91/46,142.08 = 20,007.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,435.91x = 46,142.08 × 20,007.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,435.91x = 923,198,278.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,198,278.28/33,435.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,610.98

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