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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,003.63, 78,133.83 and 33,291.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,003.63, 78,133.83 and 33,291.82 is: 50,019.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,003.63 : 78,133.83 = 33,291.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,003.63/78,133.83 = 33,291.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,003.63x = 78,133.83 × 33,291.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,003.63x = 2,601,217,404.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,217,404.27/52,003.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,019.92

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