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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,673.98, 46,464.66 and 20,242.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,673.98, 46,464.66 and 20,242.02 is: 27,930.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,673.98 : 46,464.66 = 20,242.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,673.98/46,464.66 = 20,242.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,673.98x = 46,464.66 × 20,242.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,673.98x = 940,538,577.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,538,577.01/33,673.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,930.72

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