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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,311.46, 72,382.68 and 33,529.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,311.46, 72,382.68 and 33,529.77 is: 50,236.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,311.46 : 72,382.68 = 33,529.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,311.46/72,382.68 = 33,529.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,311.46x = 72,382.68 × 33,529.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,311.46x = 2,426,974,612.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,974,612.38/48,311.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,236.00

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