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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,186.24, 79,788.96 and 22,024

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,186.24, 79,788.96 and 22,024 is: 33,039.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,186.24 : 79,788.96 = 22,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,186.24/79,788.96 = 22,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,186.24x = 79,788.96 × 22,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,186.24x = 1,757,272,055.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,272,055.04/53,186.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,039.98

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