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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,778.45, 71,587.86 and 33,715.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,778.45, 71,587.86 and 33,715.23 is: 50,516.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,778.45 : 71,587.86 = 33,715.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,778.45/71,587.86 = 33,715.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,778.45x = 71,587.86 × 33,715.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,778.45x = 2,413,601,165.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,601,165.11/47,778.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,516.52

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