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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,311.54, 79,924.10 and 22,170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,311.54, 79,924.10 and 22,170.10 is: 33,237.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,311.54 : 79,924.10 = 22,170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,311.54/79,924.10 = 22,170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,311.54x = 79,924.10 × 22,170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,311.54x = 1,771,925,289.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,925,289.41/53,311.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,237.18

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