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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,577.56, 71,475.72 and 33,569.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,577.56, 71,475.72 and 33,569.86 is: 50,431.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,577.56 : 71,475.72 = 33,569.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,577.56/71,475.72 = 33,569.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,577.56x = 71,475.72 × 33,569.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,577.56x = 2,399,429,913.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,429,913.80/47,577.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,431.97

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