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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,133.39, 71,934.05 and 32,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,133.39, 71,934.05 and 32,999.70 is: 45,533.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,133.39 : 71,934.05 = 32,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,133.39/71,934.05 = 32,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,133.39x = 71,934.05 × 32,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,133.39x = 2,373,802,152.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,802,152.28/52,133.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,533.24

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