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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,197.79, 73,442.93 and 35,317.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,197.79, 73,442.93 and 35,317.23 is: 48,757.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,197.79 : 73,442.93 = 35,317.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,197.79/73,442.93 = 35,317.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,197.79x = 73,442.93 × 35,317.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,197.79x = 2,593,800,674.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,800,674.10/53,197.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,757.68

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