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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,770.16, 71,667.48 and 33,758

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,770.16, 71,667.48 and 33,758 is: 50,645.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,770.16 : 71,667.48 = 33,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,770.16/71,667.48 = 33,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,770.16x = 71,667.48 × 33,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,770.16x = 2,419,350,789.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,419,350,789.84/47,770.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,645.65

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