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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,031.22, 71,988.46 and 33,995.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,031.22, 71,988.46 and 33,995.33 is: 50,951.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,031.22 : 71,988.46 = 33,995.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,031.22/71,988.46 = 33,995.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,031.22x = 71,988.46 × 33,995.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,031.22x = 2,447,271,453.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,447,271,453.89/48,031.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,951.68

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