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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,273.84, 79,984.60 and 26,997.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,273.84, 79,984.60 and 26,997.04 is: 40,532.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,273.84 : 79,984.60 = 26,997.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,273.84/79,984.60 = 26,997.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,273.84x = 79,984.60 × 26,997.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,273.84x = 2,159,347,445.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,347,445.58/53,273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,532.98

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