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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,845.36, 71,732.32 and 33,011.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,845.36, 71,732.32 and 33,011.96 is: 49,493.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,845.36 : 71,732.32 = 33,011.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,845.36/71,732.32 = 33,011.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,845.36x = 71,732.32 × 33,011.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,845.36x = 2,368,024,478.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368,024,478.55/47,845.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,493.29

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