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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,787.16, 71,717.84 and 33,099

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,787.16, 71,717.84 and 33,099 is: 49,674.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,787.16 : 71,717.84 = 33,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,787.16/71,717.84 = 33,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,787.16x = 71,717.84 × 33,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,787.16x = 2,373,788,786.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,788,786.16/47,787.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,674.20

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