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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,168.79, 73,272.03 and 38,035.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,168.79, 73,272.03 and 38,035.22 is: 52,416.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,168.79 : 73,272.03 = 38,035.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,168.79/73,272.03 = 38,035.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,168.79x = 73,272.03 × 38,035.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,168.79x = 2,786,917,414.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,917,414.54/53,168.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,416.42

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