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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,522.04, 46,246.26 and 20,089

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,522.04, 46,246.26 and 20,089 is: 27,714.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,522.04 : 46,246.26 = 20,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,522.04/46,246.26 = 20,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,522.04x = 46,246.26 × 20,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,522.04x = 929,041,117.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,041,117.14/33,522.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,714.34

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