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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,311.96, 79,968.24 and 22,147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,311.96, 79,968.24 and 22,147.24 is: 33,220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,311.96 : 79,968.24 = 22,147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,311.96/79,968.24 = 22,147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,311.96x = 79,968.24 × 22,147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,311.96x = 1,771,075,803.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,075,803.66/53,311.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,220.98

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