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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,525.54, 46,286.88 and 20,792.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,525.54, 46,286.88 and 20,792.25 is: 28,706.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,525.54 : 46,286.88 = 20,792.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,525.54/46,286.88 = 20,792.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,525.54x = 46,286.88 × 20,792.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,525.54x = 962,408,380.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,408,380.68/33,525.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,706.72

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