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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,766.15, 72,802.85 and 33,914.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,766.15, 72,802.85 and 33,914.21 is: 46,792.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,766.15 : 72,802.85 = 33,914.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,766.15/72,802.85 = 33,914.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,766.15x = 72,802.85 × 33,914.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,766.15x = 2,469,051,410.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,051,410.29/52,766.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,792.33

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