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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,445.13, 46,149.72 and 20,013.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,445.13, 46,149.72 and 20,013.26 is: 27,615.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,445.13 : 46,149.72 = 20,013.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,445.13/46,149.72 = 20,013.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,445.13x = 46,149.72 × 20,013.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,445.13x = 923,606,345.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,606,345.29/33,445.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,615.57

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