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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,488, 72,433.44 and 33,625.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,488, 72,433.44 and 33,625.13 is: 46,402.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,488 : 72,433.44 = 33,625.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,488/72,433.44 = 33,625.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,488x = 72,433.44 × 33,625.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,488x = 2,435,583,474.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,583,474.18/52,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,402.67

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