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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,622.90, 46,385.68 and 20,008.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,622.90, 46,385.68 and 20,008.22 is: 27,603.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,622.90 : 46,385.68 = 20,008.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,622.90/46,385.68 = 20,008.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,622.90x = 46,385.68 × 20,008.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,622.90x = 928,094,701.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,094,701.50/33,622.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,603.05

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