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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,309.46, 79,964.49 and 22,144.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,309.46, 79,964.49 and 22,144.74 is: 33,217.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,309.46 : 79,964.49 = 22,144.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,309.46/79,964.49 = 22,144.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,309.46x = 79,964.49 × 22,144.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,309.46x = 1,770,792,840.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,792,840.28/53,309.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,217.23

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