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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,719.14, 73,073.94 and 33,025

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,719.14, 73,073.94 and 33,025 is: 49,534.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,719.14 : 73,073.94 = 33,025 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,719.14/73,073.94 = 33,025/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,719.14x = 73,073.94 × 33,025
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,719.14x = 2,413,266,868.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,266,868.50/48,719.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,534.27

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