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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,265.40, 66,532.42 and 33,884.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,265.40, 66,532.42 and 33,884.89 is: 46,709.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,265.40 : 66,532.42 = 33,884.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,265.40/66,532.42 = 33,884.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,265.40x = 66,532.42 × 33,884.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,265.40x = 2,254,443,372.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,443,372.65/48,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,709.31

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