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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,011.46, 72,004.89 and 33,015.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,011.46, 72,004.89 and 33,015.48 is: 49,514.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,011.46 : 72,004.89 = 33,015.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,011.46/72,004.89 = 33,015.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,011.46x = 72,004.89 × 33,015.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,011.46x = 2,377,275,480.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,275,480.60/48,011.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,514.75

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