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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,255.28, 65,122.56 and 33,803.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,255.28, 65,122.56 and 33,803.18 is: 46,584.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,255.28 : 65,122.56 = 33,803.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,255.28/65,122.56 = 33,803.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,255.28x = 65,122.56 × 33,803.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,255.28x = 2,201,349,292.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,349,292.13/47,255.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,584.20

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