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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,446.63, 46,151.79 and 20,014.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,446.63, 46,151.79 and 20,014.76 is: 27,617.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,446.63 : 46,151.79 = 20,014.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,446.63/46,151.79 = 20,014.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,446.63x = 46,151.79 × 20,014.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,446.63x = 923,717,000.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,717,000.42/33,446.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,617.64

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