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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,278.06, 65,223.05 and 33,844.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,278.06, 65,223.05 and 33,844.41 is: 46,690.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,278.06 : 65,223.05 = 33,844.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,278.06/65,223.05 = 33,844.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,278.06x = 65,223.05 × 33,844.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,278.06x = 2,207,435,645.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,435,645.65/47,278.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,690.49

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