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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,907.21, 72,992.04 and 33,787.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,907.21, 72,992.04 and 33,787.70 is: 46,614.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,907.21 : 72,992.04 = 33,787.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,907.21/72,992.04 = 33,787.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,907.21x = 72,992.04 × 33,787.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,907.21x = 2,466,233,149.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466,233,149.91/52,907.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,614.31

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