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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,933.83, 70,341.62 and 33,537.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,933.83, 70,341.62 and 33,537.04 is: 50,263.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,933.83 : 70,341.62 = 33,537.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,933.83/70,341.62 = 33,537.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,933.83x = 70,341.62 × 33,537.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,933.83x = 2,359,049,380.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,049,380.07/46,933.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,263.30

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