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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,030.33, 46,955.12 and 20,602.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,030.33, 46,955.12 and 20,602.83 is: 28,427.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,030.33 : 46,955.12 = 20,602.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,030.33/46,955.12 = 20,602.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,030.33x = 46,955.12 × 20,602.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,030.33x = 967,408,163.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,408,163.93/34,030.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,427.82

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