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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,015.68, 73,186.68 and 33,644.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,015.68, 73,186.68 and 33,644.35 is: 46,445.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,015.68 : 73,186.68 = 33,644.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,015.68/73,186.68 = 33,644.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,015.68x = 73,186.68 × 33,644.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,015.68x = 2,462,318,277.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,318,277.26/53,015.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,445.09

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