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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,921, 46,810.98 and 20,673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,921, 46,810.98 and 20,673 is: 28,528.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,921 : 46,810.98 = 20,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,921/46,810.98 = 20,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,921x = 46,810.98 × 20,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,921x = 967,723,389.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,723,389.54/33,921
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,528.74

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