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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,884.87, 72,993.38 and 33,989.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,884.87, 72,993.38 and 33,989.19 is: 46,912.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,884.87 : 72,993.38 = 33,989.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,884.87/72,993.38 = 33,989.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,884.87x = 72,993.38 × 33,989.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,884.87x = 2,480,985,861.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,985,861.56/52,884.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,912.96

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