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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,228.98, 78,182.74 and 33,526.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,228.98, 78,182.74 and 33,526.94 is: 50,187.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,228.98 : 78,182.74 = 33,526.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,228.98/78,182.74 = 33,526.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,228.98x = 78,182.74 × 33,526.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,228.98x = 2,621,227,998.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,227,998.19/52,228.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,187.24

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