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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,621.52, 71,444.18 and 33,608.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,621.52, 71,444.18 and 33,608.90 is: 50,421.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,621.52 : 71,444.18 = 33,608.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,621.52/71,444.18 = 33,608.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,621.52x = 71,444.18 × 33,608.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,621.52x = 2,401,160,301.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,160,301.20/47,621.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,421.75

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