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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,055.16, 67,716.68 and 33,161.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,055.16, 67,716.68 and 33,161.15 is: 45,776.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,055.16 : 67,716.68 = 33,161.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,055.16/67,716.68 = 33,161.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,055.16x = 67,716.68 × 33,161.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,055.16x = 2,245,562,478.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,562,478.59/49,055.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,776.27

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