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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,872.36, 65,995.26 and 33,681.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,872.36, 65,995.26 and 33,681.16 is: 46,431.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,872.36 : 65,995.26 = 33,681.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,872.36/65,995.26 = 33,681.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,872.36x = 65,995.26 × 33,681.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,872.36x = 2,222,796,911.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,222,796,911.30/47,872.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,431.74

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