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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,026.97, 71,982.09 and 33,991.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,026.97, 71,982.09 and 33,991.08 is: 50,945.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,026.97 : 71,982.09 = 33,991.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,026.97/71,982.09 = 33,991.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,026.97x = 71,982.09 × 33,991.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,026.97x = 2,446,748,979.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446,748,979.76/48,026.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,945.31

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