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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,160.59, 79,741.46 and 22,761.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,160.59, 79,741.46 and 22,761.63 is: 34,142.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,160.59 : 79,741.46 = 22,761.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,160.59/79,741.46 = 22,761.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,160.59x = 79,741.46 × 22,761.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,160.59x = 1,815,045,608.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,045,608.18/53,160.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,142.69

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