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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,643.18, 46,425.36 and 20,215

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,643.18, 46,425.36 and 20,215 is: 27,895.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,643.18 : 46,425.36 = 20,215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,643.18/46,425.36 = 20,215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,643.18x = 46,425.36 × 20,215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,643.18x = 938,488,652.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,488,652.40/33,643.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,895.36

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