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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,332.76, 70,889.52 and 33,971

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,332.76, 70,889.52 and 33,971 is: 50,877.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,332.76 : 70,889.52 = 33,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,332.76/70,889.52 = 33,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,332.76x = 70,889.52 × 33,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,332.76x = 2,408,187,883.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408,187,883.92/47,332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,877.83

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