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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,622.15, 71,316.59 and 33,547.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,622.15, 71,316.59 and 33,547.59 is: 50,239.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,622.15 : 71,316.59 = 33,547.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,622.15/71,316.59 = 33,547.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,622.15x = 71,316.59 × 33,547.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,622.15x = 2,392,499,553.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,499,553.78/47,622.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,239.22

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