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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,217.52, 72,033.48 and 33,334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,217.52, 72,033.48 and 33,334.80 is: 45,984.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,217.52 : 72,033.48 = 33,334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,217.52/72,033.48 = 33,334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,217.52x = 72,033.48 × 33,334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,217.52x = 2,401,221,649.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,221,649.10/52,217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,984.98

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