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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,663.69, 71,507.69 and 33,651.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,663.69, 71,507.69 and 33,651.02 is: 50,485.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,663.69 : 71,507.69 = 33,651.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,663.69/71,507.69 = 33,651.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,663.69x = 71,507.69 × 33,651.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,663.69x = 2,406,306,547.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,306,547.29/47,663.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,485.11

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