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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,005.14, 70,342.97 and 33,692.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,005.14, 70,342.97 and 33,692.79 is: 50,421.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,005.14 : 70,342.97 = 33,692.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,005.14/70,342.97 = 33,692.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,005.14x = 70,342.97 × 33,692.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,005.14x = 2,370,050,916.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,050,916.19/47,005.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,421.10

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