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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,270.93, 73,541.52 and 38,914.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,270.93, 73,541.52 and 38,914.64 is: 53,722.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,270.93 : 73,541.52 = 38,914.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,270.93/73,541.52 = 38,914.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,270.93x = 73,541.52 × 38,914.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,270.93x = 2,861,841,748.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,841,748.85/53,270.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,722.39

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