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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,327.30, 66,745.71 and 33,266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,327.30, 66,745.71 and 33,266.16 is: 45,944.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,327.30 : 66,745.71 = 33,266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,327.30/66,745.71 = 33,266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,327.30x = 66,745.71 × 33,266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,327.30x = 2,220,373,468.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,373,468.17/48,327.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,944.50

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