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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,251.96, 65,117.99 and 33,799.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,251.96, 65,117.99 and 33,799.86 is: 46,579.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,251.96 : 65,117.99 = 33,799.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,251.96/65,117.99 = 33,799.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,251.96x = 65,117.99 × 33,799.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,251.96x = 2,200,978,945.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200,978,945.48/47,251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,579.63

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