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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,438.70, 46,145.93 and 20,010.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,438.70, 46,145.93 and 20,010.52 is: 27,614.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,438.70 : 46,145.93 = 20,010.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,438.70/46,145.93 = 20,010.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,438.70x = 46,145.93 × 20,010.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,438.70x = 923,404,012.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,404,012.81/33,438.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,614.83

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