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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,756.62, 46,582.18 and 20,160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,756.62, 46,582.18 and 20,160 is: 27,819.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,756.62 : 46,582.18 = 20,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,756.62/46,582.18 = 20,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,756.62x = 46,582.18 × 20,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,756.62x = 939,096,698.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,096,698.40/33,756.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,819.63

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