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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,752, 133,147.44 and 33,348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,752, 133,147.44 and 33,348 is: 50,029.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,752 : 133,147.44 = 33,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,752/133,147.44 = 33,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,752x = 133,147.44 × 33,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,752x = 4,440,200,829.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,440,200,829.12/88,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,029.30

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