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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,029.18, 71,782.68 and 33,871.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,029.18, 71,782.68 and 33,871.59 is: 46,731.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,029.18 : 71,782.68 = 33,871.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,029.18/71,782.68 = 33,871.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,029.18x = 71,782.68 × 33,871.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,029.18x = 2,431,393,506.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,393,506.06/52,029.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,731.34

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