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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,322.32, 72,211.80 and 33,514.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,322.32, 72,211.80 and 33,514.12 is: 46,253.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,322.32 : 72,211.80 = 33,514.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,322.32/72,211.80 = 33,514.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,322.32x = 72,211.80 × 33,514.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,322.32x = 2,420,114,930.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420,114,930.62/52,322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,253.97

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