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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,695.65, 46,498.33 and 20,264.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,695.65, 46,498.33 and 20,264.29 is: 27,963.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,695.65 : 46,498.33 = 20,264.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,695.65/46,498.33 = 20,264.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,695.65x = 46,498.33 × 20,264.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,695.65x = 942,255,643.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,255,643.64/33,695.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,963.72

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