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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,177.28, 73,371.82 and 35,026.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,177.28, 73,371.82 and 35,026.09 is: 48,327.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,177.28 : 73,371.82 = 35,026.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,177.28/73,371.82 = 35,026.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,177.28x = 73,371.82 × 35,026.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,177.28x = 2,569,927,970.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,927,970.78/53,177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,327.56

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