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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,436.67, 46,143.12 and 20,008.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,436.67, 46,143.12 and 20,008.49 is: 27,612.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,436.67 : 46,143.12 = 20,008.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,436.67/46,143.12 = 20,008.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,436.67x = 46,143.12 × 20,008.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,436.67x = 923,254,155.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,254,155.09/33,436.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,612.02

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