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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,268.61, 73,512.93 and 30,607.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,268.61, 73,512.93 and 30,607.24 is: 42,239.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,268.61 : 73,512.93 = 30,607.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,268.61/73,512.93 = 30,607.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,268.61x = 73,512.93 × 30,607.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,268.61x = 2,250,027,891.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,027,891.61/53,268.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,239.28

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