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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,395.21, 71,111.10 and 33,901.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,395.21, 71,111.10 and 33,901.63 is: 50,865.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,395.21 : 71,111.10 = 33,901.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,395.21/71,111.10 = 33,901.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,395.21x = 71,111.10 × 33,901.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,395.21x = 2,410,782,201.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410,782,201.09/47,395.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,865.52

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