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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,713.16, 72,767.94 and 33,618.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,713.16, 72,767.94 and 33,618.58 is: 46,408.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,713.16 : 72,767.94 = 33,618.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,713.16/72,767.94 = 33,618.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,713.16x = 72,767.94 × 33,618.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,713.16x = 2,446,354,812.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446,354,812.33/52,713.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,408.81

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