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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,359.96, 78,374.70 and 33,614.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,359.96, 78,374.70 and 33,614.94 is: 50,316.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,359.96 : 78,374.70 = 33,614.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,359.96/78,374.70 = 33,614.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,359.96x = 78,374.70 × 33,614.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,359.96x = 2,634,560,838.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,560,838.02/52,359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,316.33

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