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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,552.13, 72,521.93 and 33,689.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,552.13, 72,521.93 and 33,689.25 is: 46,491.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,552.13 : 72,521.93 = 33,689.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,552.13/72,521.93 = 33,689.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,552.13x = 72,521.93 × 33,689.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,552.13x = 2,443,209,514.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,209,514.48/52,552.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,491.17

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