How far apart are the cars

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An airplane is flying at an elevation of 5150 ft, directly above a straight highway. Two motorists are driving cars on the highway on opposite sides of the plane, and the angle of depression to one car is 32° and to the other is 54°. How far apart are the cars? Give your answer correct to the nearest foot.

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