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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,329.16, 72,453.42 and 33,567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,329.16, 72,453.42 and 33,567 is: 50,322.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,329.16 : 72,453.42 = 33,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,329.16/72,453.42 = 33,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,329.16x = 72,453.42 × 33,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,329.16x = 2,432,043,949.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,043,949.14/48,329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,322.50

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