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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,101.79, 73,270.35 and 33,966.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,101.79, 73,270.35 and 33,966.91 is: 46,867.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,101.79 : 73,270.35 = 33,966.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,101.79/73,270.35 = 33,966.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,101.79x = 73,270.35 × 33,966.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,101.79x = 2,488,767,384.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488,767,384.12/53,101.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,867.86

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