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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,871.22, 46,743.94 and 20,442.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,871.22, 46,743.94 and 20,442.24 is: 28,211.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,871.22 : 46,743.94 = 20,442.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,871.22/46,743.94 = 20,442.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,871.22x = 46,743.94 × 20,442.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,871.22x = 955,550,840.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,550,840.03/33,871.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,211.29

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