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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,247.68, 72,074.88 and 33,364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,247.68, 72,074.88 and 33,364.80 is: 46,026.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,247.68 : 72,074.88 = 33,364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,247.68/72,074.88 = 33,364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,247.68x = 72,074.88 × 33,364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,247.68x = 2,404,763,956.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,763,956.22/52,247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,026.23

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