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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,514.20, 46,233.62 and 20,079

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,514.20, 46,233.62 and 20,079 is: 27,699.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,514.20 : 46,233.62 = 20,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,514.20/46,233.62 = 20,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,514.20x = 46,233.62 × 20,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,514.20x = 928,324,855.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,324,855.98/33,514.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,699.45

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