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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,391.08, 72,288.90 and 33,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,391.08, 72,288.90 and 33,277 is: 45,915.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,391.08 : 72,288.90 = 33,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,391.08/72,288.90 = 33,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,391.08x = 72,288.90 × 33,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,391.08x = 2,405,557,725.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405,557,725.30/52,391.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,915.41

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