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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,197.83, 79,814.97 and 18,162.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,197.83, 79,814.97 and 18,162.09 is: 27,249.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,197.83 : 79,814.97 = 18,162.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,197.83/79,814.97 = 18,162.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,197.83x = 79,814.97 × 18,162.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,197.83x = 1,449,606,668.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,606,668.49/53,197.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,249.36

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