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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,251.28, 65,117.05 and 33,799.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,251.28, 65,117.05 and 33,799.18 is: 46,578.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,251.28 : 65,117.05 = 33,799.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,251.28/65,117.05 = 33,799.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,251.28x = 65,117.05 × 33,799.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,251.28x = 2,200,902,399.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200,902,399.44/47,251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,578.69

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