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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,851.89, 65,967.17 and 33,660.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,851.89, 65,967.17 and 33,660.69 is: 46,403.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,851.89 : 65,967.17 = 33,660.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,851.89/65,967.17 = 33,660.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,851.89x = 65,967.17 × 33,660.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,851.89x = 2,220,500,459.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,500,459.55/47,851.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,403.61

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