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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,622.52, 71,445.68 and 33,609.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,622.52, 71,445.68 and 33,609.90 is: 50,423.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,622.52 : 71,445.68 = 33,609.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,622.52/71,445.68 = 33,609.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,622.52x = 71,445.68 × 33,609.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,622.52x = 2,401,282,160.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,282,160.23/47,622.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,423.25

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