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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,244, 73,481.67 and 30,586.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,244, 73,481.67 and 30,586.14 is: 42,211.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,244 : 73,481.67 = 30,586.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,244/73,481.67 = 30,586.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,244x = 73,481.67 × 30,586.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,244x = 2,247,520,646.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,520,646.05/53,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,211.72

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