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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,968.57, 46,881.99 and 32,473.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,968.57, 46,881.99 and 32,473.71 is: 44,818.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,968.57 : 46,881.99 = 32,473.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,968.57/46,881.99 = 32,473.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,968.57x = 46,881.99 × 32,473.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,968.57x = 1,522,432,147.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,432,147.48/33,968.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,818.85

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