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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,465.79, 46,179.52 and 20,036.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,465.79, 46,179.52 and 20,036.77 is: 27,648.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,465.79 : 46,179.52 = 20,036.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,465.79/46,179.52 = 20,036.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,465.79x = 46,179.52 × 20,036.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,465.79x = 925,288,255.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,288,255.41/33,465.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,648.78

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