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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,673, 57,503.66 and 33,196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,673, 57,503.66 and 33,196.70 is: 45,807.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,673 : 57,503.66 = 33,196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,673/57,503.66 = 33,196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,673x = 57,503.66 × 33,196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,673x = 1,908,931,749.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,931,749.92/41,673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,807.40

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