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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,544.93, 72,512.00 and 33,682.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,544.93, 72,512.00 and 33,682.05 is: 46,481.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,544.93 : 72,512.00 = 33,682.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,544.93/72,512.00 = 33,682.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,544.93x = 72,512.00 × 33,682.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,544.93x = 2,442,352,641.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,352,641.19/52,544.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,481.23

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