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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,444.76, 71,178.82 and 33,432.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,444.76, 71,178.82 and 33,432.14 is: 50,156.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,444.76 : 71,178.82 = 33,432.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,444.76/71,178.82 = 33,432.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,444.76x = 71,178.82 × 33,432.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,444.76x = 2,379,660,275.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,660,275.27/47,444.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,156.44

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