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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,233.64, 66,517.92 and 33,099.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,233.64, 66,517.92 and 33,099.60 is: 45,646.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,233.64 : 66,517.92 = 33,099.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,233.64/66,517.92 = 33,099.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,233.64x = 66,517.92 × 33,099.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,233.64x = 2,201,716,544.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,716,544.83/48,233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,646.91

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