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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,652.99, 46,438.90 and 20,216.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,652.99, 46,438.90 and 20,216.29 is: 27,897.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,652.99 : 46,438.90 = 20,216.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,652.99/46,438.90 = 20,216.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,652.99x = 46,438.90 × 20,216.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,652.99x = 938,822,269.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,822,269.68/33,652.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,897.14

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