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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,169.79, 73,273.41 and 38,036.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,169.79, 73,273.41 and 38,036.22 is: 52,417.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,169.79 : 73,273.41 = 38,036.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,169.79/73,273.41 = 38,036.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,169.79x = 73,273.41 × 38,036.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,169.79x = 2,787,043,542.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787,043,542.91/53,169.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,417.80

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