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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,865.93, 72,960.72 and 33,763.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,865.93, 72,960.72 and 33,763.25 is: 46,596.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,865.93 : 72,960.72 = 33,763.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,865.93/72,960.72 = 33,763.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,865.93x = 72,960.72 × 33,763.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,865.93x = 2,463,391,085.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463,391,085.33/52,865.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,596.95

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