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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,984.59, 46,899.74 and 20,558.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,984.59, 46,899.74 and 20,558.30 is: 28,371.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,984.59 : 46,899.74 = 20,558.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,984.59/46,899.74 = 20,558.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,984.59x = 46,899.74 × 20,558.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,984.59x = 964,178,741.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,178,741.74/33,984.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,371.06

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