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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,209.70, 72,031.85 and 33,357.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,209.70, 72,031.85 and 33,357.86 is: 46,022.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,209.70 : 72,031.85 = 33,357.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,209.70/72,031.85 = 33,357.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,209.70x = 72,031.85 × 33,357.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,209.70x = 2,402,828,367.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,828,367.84/52,209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,022.64

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