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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,375.08, 72,286.98 and 33,511.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,375.08, 72,286.98 and 33,511.56 is: 46,251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,375.08 : 72,286.98 = 33,511.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,375.08/72,286.98 = 33,511.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,375.08x = 72,286.98 × 33,511.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,375.08x = 2,422,449,467.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,449,467.49/52,375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,251.95

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