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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,621.90, 71,316.21 and 33,547.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,621.90, 71,316.21 and 33,547.34 is: 50,238.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,621.90 : 71,316.21 = 33,547.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,621.90/71,316.21 = 33,547.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,621.90x = 71,316.21 × 33,547.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,621.90x = 2,392,469,144.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,469,144.38/47,621.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,238.84

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