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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,390.08, 72,287.52 and 33,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,390.08, 72,287.52 and 33,276 is: 45,914.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,390.08 : 72,287.52 = 33,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,390.08/72,287.52 = 33,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,390.08x = 72,287.52 × 33,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,390.08x = 2,405,439,515.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405,439,515.52/52,390.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,914.03

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