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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,486.56, 46,212.90 and 20,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,486.56, 46,212.90 and 20,060 is: 27,683.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,486.56 : 46,212.90 = 20,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,486.56/46,212.90 = 20,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,486.56x = 46,212.90 × 20,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,486.56x = 927,030,774
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,030,774/33,486.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,683.67

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