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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,383.04, 72,302.20 and 33,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,383.04, 72,302.20 and 33,272 is: 45,924.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,383.04 : 72,302.20 = 33,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,383.04/72,302.20 = 33,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,383.04x = 72,302.20 × 33,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,383.04x = 2,405,638,798.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405,638,798.40/52,383.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,924.00

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