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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,646.72, 71,481.87 and 33,634.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,646.72, 71,481.87 and 33,634.20 is: 50,459.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,646.72 : 71,481.87 = 33,634.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,646.72/71,481.87 = 33,634.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,646.72x = 71,481.87 × 33,634.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,646.72x = 2,404,235,511.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,235,511.95/47,646.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,459.62

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