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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,261.22, 72,092.83 and 33,107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,261.22, 72,092.83 and 33,107.20 is: 45,670.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,261.22 : 72,092.83 = 33,107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,261.22/72,092.83 = 33,107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,261.22x = 72,092.83 × 33,107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,261.22x = 2,386,791,741.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,386,791,741.38/52,261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,670.42

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