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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,233.46, 79,773.64 and 36,612.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,233.46, 79,773.64 and 36,612.26 is: 54,865.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,233.46 : 79,773.64 = 36,612.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,233.46/79,773.64 = 36,612.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,233.46x = 79,773.64 × 36,612.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,233.46x = 2,920,693,248.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,693,248.83/53,233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,865.74

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