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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,475.70, 46,197.92 and 20,044.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,475.70, 46,197.92 and 20,044.39 is: 27,662.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,475.70 : 46,197.92 = 20,044.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,475.70/46,197.92 = 20,044.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,475.70x = 46,197.92 × 20,044.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,475.70x = 926,009,025.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,009,025.45/33,475.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,662.13

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