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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,465.58, 72,389.67 and 33,628.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,465.58, 72,389.67 and 33,628.22 is: 46,398.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,465.58 : 72,389.67 = 33,628.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,465.58/72,389.67 = 33,628.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,465.58x = 72,389.67 × 33,628.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,465.58x = 2,434,335,748.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,335,748.49/52,465.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,398.72

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