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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,168.92, 73,272.20 and 38,035.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,168.92, 73,272.20 and 38,035.34 is: 52,416.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,168.92 : 73,272.20 = 38,035.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,168.92/73,272.20 = 38,035.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,168.92x = 73,272.20 × 38,035.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,168.92x = 2,786,933,039.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,933,039.55/53,168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,416.58

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