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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,276.06, 65,220.29 and 33,842.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,276.06, 65,220.29 and 33,842.41 is: 46,687.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,276.06 : 65,220.29 = 33,842.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,276.06/65,220.29 = 33,842.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,276.06x = 65,220.29 × 33,842.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,276.06x = 2,207,211,589.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,211,589.15/47,276.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,687.73

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