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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,265.91, 79,822.16 and 36,644.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,265.91, 79,822.16 and 36,644.71 is: 54,914.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,265.91 : 79,822.16 = 36,644.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,265.91/79,822.16 = 36,644.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,265.91x = 79,822.16 × 36,644.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,265.91x = 2,925,059,721.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,059,721.55/53,265.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,914.29

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