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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,011.63, 78,145.83 and 33,299.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,011.63, 78,145.83 and 33,299.82 is: 50,031.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,011.63 : 78,145.83 = 33,299.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,011.63/78,145.83 = 33,299.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,011.63x = 78,145.83 × 33,299.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,011.63x = 2,602,242,072.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,242,072.75/52,011.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,031.93

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