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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,127.68, 73,285.60 and 33,221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,127.68, 73,285.60 and 33,221.12 is: 45,826.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,127.68 : 73,285.60 = 33,221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,127.68/73,285.60 = 33,221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,127.68x = 73,285.60 × 33,221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,127.68x = 2,434,629,711.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,629,711.87/53,127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,826.01

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