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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,369.64, 72,388.86 and 33,595.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,369.64, 72,388.86 and 33,595.24 is: 50,277.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,369.64 : 72,388.86 = 33,595.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,369.64/72,388.86 = 33,595.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,369.64x = 72,388.86 × 33,595.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,369.64x = 2,431,921,125.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,921,125.03/48,369.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,277.84

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