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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,485.56, 46,211.52 and 20,059

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,485.56, 46,211.52 and 20,059 is: 27,682.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,485.56 : 46,211.52 = 20,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,485.56/46,211.52 = 20,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,485.56x = 46,211.52 × 20,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,485.56x = 926,956,879.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,956,879.68/33,485.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,682.29

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