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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,462.72, 46,176.48 and 20,035.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,462.72, 46,176.48 and 20,035.08 is: 27,647.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,462.72 : 46,176.48 = 20,035.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,462.72/46,176.48 = 20,035.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,462.72x = 46,176.48 × 20,035.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,462.72x = 925,149,470.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,149,470.92/33,462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,647.17

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