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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,031.69, 73,194.87 and 33,638.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,031.69, 73,194.87 and 33,638.06 is: 46,427.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,031.69 : 73,194.87 = 33,638.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,031.69/73,194.87 = 33,638.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,031.69x = 73,194.87 × 33,638.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,031.69x = 2,462,133,062.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,133,062.78/53,031.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,427.58

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