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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,256.08, 73,530.36 and 33,122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,256.08, 73,530.36 and 33,122 is: 45,731.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,256.08 : 73,530.36 = 33,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,256.08/73,530.36 = 33,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,256.08x = 73,530.36 × 33,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,256.08x = 2,435,472,583.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,472,583.92/53,256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,731.35

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