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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,462.97, 46,182.76 and 20,034.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,462.97, 46,182.76 and 20,034.22 is: 27,649.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,462.97 : 46,182.76 = 20,034.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,462.97/46,182.76 = 20,034.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,462.97x = 46,182.76 × 20,034.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,462.97x = 925,235,574.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,235,574.05/33,462.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,649.54

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