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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,580.29, 72,560.97 and 33,717.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,580.29, 72,560.97 and 33,717.49 is: 46,530.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,580.29 : 72,560.97 = 33,717.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,580.29/72,560.97 = 33,717.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,580.29x = 72,560.97 × 33,717.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,580.29x = 2,446,573,611.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446,573,611.78/52,580.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,530.24

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