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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,259.11, 65,127.88 and 33,807.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,259.11, 65,127.88 and 33,807.04 is: 46,589.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,259.11 : 65,127.88 = 33,807.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,259.11/65,127.88 = 33,807.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,259.11x = 65,127.88 × 33,807.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,259.11x = 2,201,780,723.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,780,723.71/47,259.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,589.55

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