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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,514.58, 72,481.84 and 33,390.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,514.58, 72,481.84 and 33,390.66 is: 46,086.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,514.58 : 72,481.84 = 33,390.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,514.58/72,481.84 = 33,390.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,514.58x = 72,481.84 × 33,390.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,514.58x = 2,420,216,475.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420,216,475.61/52,514.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,086.56

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