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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,278.52, 73,553.82 and 32,063

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,278.52, 73,553.82 and 32,063 is: 44,264.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,278.52 : 73,553.82 = 32,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,278.52/73,553.82 = 32,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,278.52x = 73,553.82 × 32,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,278.52x = 2,358,356,130.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,358,356,130.66/53,278.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,264.67

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