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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,658.68, 72,661.96 and 33,821.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,658.68, 72,661.96 and 33,821.32 is: 46,668.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,658.68 : 72,661.96 = 33,821.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,658.68/72,661.96 = 33,821.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,658.68x = 72,661.96 × 33,821.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,658.68x = 2,457,523,400.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,523,400.99/52,658.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,668.91

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