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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,270.64, 72,149.88 and 33,407.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,270.64, 72,149.88 and 33,407.72 is: 46,113.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,270.64 : 72,149.88 = 33,407.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,270.64/72,149.88 = 33,407.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,270.64x = 72,149.88 × 33,407.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,270.64x = 2,410,362,989.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410,362,989.07/52,270.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,113.13

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