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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,924, 46,815.36 and 20,676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,924, 46,815.36 and 20,676 is: 28,533.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,924 : 46,815.36 = 20,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,924/46,815.36 = 20,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,924x = 46,815.36 × 20,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,924x = 967,954,383.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,954,383.36/33,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,533.03

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