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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,203.61, 72,005.30 and 33,332.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,203.61, 72,005.30 and 33,332.23 is: 45,975.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,203.61 : 72,005.30 = 33,332.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,203.61/72,005.30 = 33,332.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,203.61x = 72,005.30 × 33,332.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,203.61x = 2,400,097,220.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,097,220.82/52,203.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,975.69

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