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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,625.74, 72,947.76 and 33,492.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,625.74, 72,947.76 and 33,492.18 is: 50,244.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,625.74 : 72,947.76 = 33,492.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,625.74/72,947.76 = 33,492.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,625.74x = 72,947.76 × 33,492.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,625.74x = 2,443,179,508.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,179,508.52/48,625.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,244.57

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