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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,372.03, 66,689.73 and 33,236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,372.03, 66,689.73 and 33,236.76 is: 45,822.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,372.03 : 66,689.73 = 33,236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,372.03/66,689.73 = 33,236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,372.03x = 66,689.73 × 33,236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,372.03x = 2,216,550,550.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,550,550.47/48,372.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,822.98

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