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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,078.16, 71,828.96 and 33,932.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,078.16, 71,828.96 and 33,932.88 is: 46,802.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,078.16 : 71,828.96 = 33,932.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,078.16/71,828.96 = 33,932.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,078.16x = 71,828.96 × 33,932.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,078.16x = 2,437,363,480.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,363,480.20/52,078.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,802.03

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