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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,449.23, 46,161.39 and 20,017.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,449.23, 46,161.39 and 20,017.93 is: 27,625.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,449.23 : 46,161.39 = 20,017.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,449.23/46,161.39 = 20,017.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,449.23x = 46,161.39 × 20,017.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,449.23x = 924,055,433.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,055,433.39/33,449.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,625.61

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