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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,157.26, 71,950.36 and 33,004.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,157.26, 71,950.36 and 33,004.81 is: 45,529.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,157.26 : 71,950.36 = 33,004.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,157.26/71,950.36 = 33,004.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,157.26x = 71,950.36 × 33,004.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,157.26x = 2,374,707,961.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,707,961.23/52,157.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,529.77

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