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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,162.08, 79,751.18 and 18,093.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,162.08, 79,751.18 and 18,093.53 is: 27,143.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,162.08 : 79,751.18 = 18,093.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,162.08/79,751.18 = 18,093.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,162.08x = 79,751.18 × 18,093.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,162.08x = 1,442,980,612.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,980,612.48/53,162.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,143.04

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