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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,488.56, 46,215.66 and 20,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,488.56, 46,215.66 and 20,062 is: 27,686.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,488.56 : 46,215.66 = 20,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,488.56/46,215.66 = 20,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,488.56x = 46,215.66 × 20,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,488.56x = 927,178,570.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,178,570.92/33,488.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,686.43

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