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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,273.14, 79,812.80 and 31,019.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,273.14, 79,812.80 and 31,019.05 is: 46,472.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,273.14 : 79,812.80 = 31,019.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,273.14/79,812.80 = 31,019.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,273.14x = 79,812.80 × 31,019.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,273.14x = 2,475,717,233.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,717,233.84/53,273.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,472.15

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