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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,441.68, 46,150.97 and 20,010.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,441.68, 46,150.97 and 20,010.36 is: 27,615.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,441.68 : 46,150.97 = 20,010.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,441.68/46,150.97 = 20,010.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,441.68x = 46,150.97 × 20,010.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,441.68x = 923,497,524.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,497,524.05/33,441.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,615.17

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