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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,883.63, 72,967.96 and 33,508.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,883.63, 72,967.96 and 33,508.18 is: 46,234.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,883.63 : 72,967.96 = 33,508.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,883.63/72,967.96 = 33,508.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,883.63x = 72,967.96 × 33,508.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,883.63x = 2,445,023,765.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,023,765.25/52,883.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,234.03

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