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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,014.96, 71,757.09 and 33,140.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,014.96, 71,757.09 and 33,140.34 is: 45,718.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,014.96 : 71,757.09 = 33,140.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,014.96/71,757.09 = 33,140.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,014.96x = 71,757.09 × 33,140.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,014.96x = 2,378,054,360.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,054,360.01/52,014.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,718.66

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