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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,783.16, 71,711.82 and 33,094.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,783.16, 71,711.82 and 33,094.98 is: 49,668.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,783.16 : 71,711.82 = 33,094.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,783.16/71,711.82 = 33,094.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,783.16x = 71,711.82 × 33,094.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,783.16x = 2,373,301,248.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,301,248.66/47,783.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,668.15

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