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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,673.78, 65,814.31 and 33,589.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,673.78, 65,814.31 and 33,589.50 is: 46,370.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,673.78 : 65,814.31 = 33,589.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,673.78/65,814.31 = 33,589.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,673.78x = 65,814.31 × 33,589.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,673.78x = 2,210,669,560.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210,669,560.93/47,673.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,370.77

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