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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,805.89, 71,568.63 and 33,524.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,805.89, 71,568.63 and 33,524.87 is: 50,188.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,805.89 : 71,568.63 = 33,524.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,805.89/71,568.63 = 33,524.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,805.89x = 71,568.63 × 33,524.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,805.89x = 2,399,328,658.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,328,658.98/47,805.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,188.98

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