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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,112.36, 71,931.44 and 33,249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,112.36, 71,931.44 and 33,249.48 is: 45,894.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,112.36 : 71,931.44 = 33,249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,112.36/71,931.44 = 33,249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,112.36x = 71,931.44 × 33,249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,112.36x = 2,391,682,975.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,682,975.65/52,112.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,894.74

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