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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,039.48, 66,261.14 and 32,933.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,039.48, 66,261.14 and 32,933.49 is: 45,425.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,039.48 : 66,261.14 = 32,933.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,039.48/66,261.14 = 32,933.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,039.48x = 66,261.14 × 32,933.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,039.48x = 2,182,210,301.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,210,301.93/48,039.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,425.35

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