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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,442.92, 46,151.73 and 20,014.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,442.92, 46,151.73 and 20,014.74 is: 27,620.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,442.92 : 46,151.73 = 20,014.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,442.92/46,151.73 = 20,014.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,442.92x = 46,151.73 × 20,014.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,442.92x = 923,714,876.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,714,876.50/33,442.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,620.64

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