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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,309.84, 80,013.54 and 27,032.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,309.84, 80,013.54 and 27,032.72 is: 40,573.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,309.84 : 80,013.54 = 27,032.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,309.84/80,013.54 = 27,032.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,309.84x = 80,013.54 × 27,032.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,309.84x = 2,162,983,623.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,983,623.03/53,309.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,573.82

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