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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,014.30, 79,521.45 and 25,366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,014.30, 79,521.45 and 25,366.30 is: 38,049.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,014.30 : 79,521.45 = 25,366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,014.30/79,521.45 = 25,366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,014.30x = 79,521.45 × 25,366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,014.30x = 2,017,164,957.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,017,164,957.14/53,014.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,049.45

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