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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,146.58, 72,263.61 and 33,449.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,146.58, 72,263.61 and 33,449.94 is: 50,205.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,146.58 : 72,263.61 = 33,449.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,146.58/72,263.61 = 33,449.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,146.58x = 72,263.61 × 33,449.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,146.58x = 2,417,213,418.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,213,418.68/48,146.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,205.30

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