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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,376.20, 71,101.43 and 33,051.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,376.20, 71,101.43 and 33,051.52 is: 49,603.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,376.20 : 71,101.43 = 33,051.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,376.20/71,101.43 = 33,051.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,376.20x = 71,101.43 × 33,051.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,376.20x = 2,350,010,262.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,010,262.50/47,376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,603.19

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