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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,243.68, 65,130.90 and 33,791.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,243.68, 65,130.90 and 33,791.44 is: 46,585.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,243.68 : 65,130.90 = 33,791.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,243.68/65,130.90 = 33,791.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,243.68x = 65,130.90 × 33,791.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,243.68x = 2,200,866,899.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200,866,899.50/47,243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,585.42

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