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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,984.78, 67,504.20 and 33,041.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,984.78, 67,504.20 and 33,041.52 is: 45,533.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,984.78 : 67,504.20 = 33,041.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,984.78/67,504.20 = 33,041.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,984.78x = 67,504.20 × 33,041.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,984.78x = 2,230,441,374.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,441,374.38/48,984.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,533.35

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