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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,439.84, 71,171.44 and 33,427.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,439.84, 71,171.44 and 33,427.23 is: 50,149.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,439.84 : 71,171.44 = 33,427.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,439.84/71,171.44 = 33,427.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,439.84x = 71,171.44 × 33,427.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,439.84x = 2,379,064,144.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,064,144.19/47,439.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,149.08

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