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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,169.52, 71,983.44 and 33,056.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,169.52, 71,983.44 and 33,056.76 is: 45,611.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,169.52 : 71,983.44 = 33,056.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,169.52/71,983.44 = 33,056.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,169.52x = 71,983.44 × 33,056.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,169.52x = 2,379,539,300.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,539,300.05/52,169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,611.68

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