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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,512.85, 46,244.22 and 20,083.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,512.85, 46,244.22 and 20,083.74 is: 27,713.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,512.85 : 46,244.22 = 20,083.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,512.85/46,244.22 = 20,083.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,512.85x = 46,244.22 × 20,083.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,512.85x = 928,756,890.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,756,890.98/33,512.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,713.46

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