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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,053.16, 67,713.92 and 33,159.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,053.16, 67,713.92 and 33,159.14 is: 45,773.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,053.16 : 67,713.92 = 33,159.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,053.16/67,713.92 = 33,159.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,053.16x = 67,713.92 × 33,159.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,053.16x = 2,245,335,353.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,335,353.23/49,053.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,773.51

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