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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,645.74, 46,428.90 and 20,209.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,645.74, 46,428.90 and 20,209.02 is: 27,887.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,645.74 : 46,428.90 = 20,209.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,645.74/46,428.90 = 20,209.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,645.74x = 46,428.90 × 20,209.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,645.74x = 938,282,568.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,282,568.68/33,645.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,887.11

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