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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,159.56, 79,713.26 and 30,360.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,159.56, 79,713.26 and 30,360.76 is: 45,526.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,159.56 : 79,713.26 = 30,360.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,159.56/79,713.26 = 30,360.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,159.56x = 79,713.26 × 30,360.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,159.56x = 2,420,155,155.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420,155,155.68/53,159.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,526.25

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