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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,406.16, 72,368.55 and 33,292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,406.16, 72,368.55 and 33,292.08 is: 45,973.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,406.16 : 72,368.55 = 33,292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,406.16/72,368.55 = 33,292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,406.16x = 72,368.55 × 33,292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,406.16x = 2,409,299,556.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,409,299,556.08/52,406.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,973.59

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