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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,193.63, 73,406.22 and 28,994.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,193.63, 73,406.22 and 28,994.83 is: 40,012.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,193.63 : 73,406.22 = 28,994.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,193.63/73,406.22 = 28,994.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,193.63x = 73,406.22 × 28,994.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,193.63x = 2,128,400,577.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,400,577.60/53,193.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,012.32

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