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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,254.53, 65,121.53 and 33,802.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,254.53, 65,121.53 and 33,802.43 is: 46,583.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,254.53 : 65,121.53 = 33,802.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,254.53/65,121.53 = 33,802.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,254.53x = 65,121.53 × 33,802.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,254.53x = 2,201,265,464.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,265,464.70/47,254.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,583.16

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