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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,279.09, 66,585.69 and 33,986.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,279.09, 66,585.69 and 33,986.28 is: 46,873.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,279.09 : 66,585.69 = 33,986.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,279.09/66,585.69 = 33,986.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,279.09x = 66,585.69 × 33,986.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,279.09x = 2,262,999,904.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,999,904.33/48,279.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,873.29

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