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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,004.69, 66,171.03 and 32,871.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,004.69, 66,171.03 and 32,871.19 is: 45,310.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,004.69 : 66,171.03 = 32,871.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,004.69/66,171.03 = 32,871.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,004.69x = 66,171.03 × 32,871.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,004.69x = 2,175,120,499.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,120,499.63/48,004.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,310.58

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