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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,210.70, 72,033.23 and 33,358.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,210.70, 72,033.23 and 33,358.86 is: 46,024.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,210.70 : 72,033.23 = 33,358.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,210.70/72,033.23 = 33,358.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,210.70x = 72,033.23 × 33,358.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,210.70x = 2,402,946,434.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,946,434.92/52,210.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,024.02

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