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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,045.02, 46,983.46 and 20,608.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,045.02, 46,983.46 and 20,608.67 is: 28,440.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,045.02 : 46,983.46 = 20,608.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,045.02/46,983.46 = 20,608.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,045.02x = 46,983.46 × 20,608.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,045.02x = 968,266,284.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,266,284.64/34,045.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,440.77

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