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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,333.76, 70,891.02 and 33,972

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,333.76, 70,891.02 and 33,972 is: 50,879.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,333.76 : 70,891.02 = 33,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,333.76/70,891.02 = 33,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,333.76x = 70,891.02 × 33,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,333.76x = 2,408,309,731.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408,309,731.44/47,333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,879.32

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