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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,172.65, 46,558.35 and 33,172.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,172.65, 46,558.35 and 33,172.65 is: 46,558.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,172.65 : 46,558.35 = 33,172.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,172.65/46,558.35 = 33,172.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,172.65x = 46,558.35 × 33,172.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,172.65x = 1,544,463,849.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,463,849.13/33,172.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,558.35

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