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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,028.60, 71,781.89 and 33,871.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,028.60, 71,781.89 and 33,871.05 is: 46,730.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,028.60 : 71,781.89 = 33,871.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,028.60/71,781.89 = 33,871.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,028.60x = 71,781.89 × 33,871.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,028.60x = 2,431,327,815.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,327,815.93/52,028.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,730.61

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