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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,072.62, 67,652.19 and 33,131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,072.62, 67,652.19 and 33,131.82 is: 45,675.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,072.62 : 67,652.19 = 33,131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,072.62/67,652.19 = 33,131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,072.62x = 67,652.19 × 33,131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,072.62x = 2,241,440,181.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,440,181.69/49,072.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,675.98

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