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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,514.28, 72,481.41 and 33,390.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,514.28, 72,481.41 and 33,390.36 is: 46,086.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,514.28 : 72,481.41 = 33,390.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,514.28/72,481.41 = 33,390.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,514.28x = 72,481.41 × 33,390.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,514.28x = 2,420,180,373.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420,180,373.21/52,514.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,086.14

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