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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,049.56, 79,572.31 and 17,989.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,049.56, 79,572.31 and 17,989.18 is: 26,983.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,049.56 : 79,572.31 = 17,989.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,049.56/79,572.31 = 17,989.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,049.56x = 79,572.31 × 17,989.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,049.56x = 1,431,440,363.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,440,363.70/53,049.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,983.08

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