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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,026.70, 79,366.97 and 38,983.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,026.70, 79,366.97 and 38,983.01 is: 58,347.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,026.70 : 79,366.97 = 38,983.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,026.70/79,366.97 = 38,983.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,026.70x = 79,366.97 × 38,983.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,026.70x = 3,093,962,793.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,093,962,793.43/53,026.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,347.27

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