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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,488.94, 46,211.55 and 20,059.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,488.94, 46,211.55 and 20,059.98 is: 27,680.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,488.94 : 46,211.55 = 20,059.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,488.94/46,211.55 = 20,059.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,488.94x = 46,211.55 × 20,059.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,488.94x = 927,002,768.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,002,768.77/33,488.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,680.86

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