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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,058.16, 71,772.44 and 33,188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,058.16, 71,772.44 and 33,188.40 is: 45,756.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,058.16 : 71,772.44 = 33,188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,058.16/71,772.44 = 33,188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,058.16x = 71,772.44 × 33,188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,058.16x = 2,382,012,447.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382,012,447.70/52,058.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,756.75

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