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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,394, 72,311.04 and 33,571.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,394, 72,311.04 and 33,571.22 is: 46,332.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,394 : 72,311.04 = 33,571.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,394/72,311.04 = 33,571.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,394x = 72,311.04 × 33,571.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,394x = 2,427,569,832.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427,569,832.27/52,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,332.97

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