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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,316.52, 73,588.36 and 36,361.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,316.52, 73,588.36 and 36,361.19 is: 50,186.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,316.52 : 73,588.36 = 36,361.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,316.52/73,588.36 = 36,361.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,316.52x = 73,588.36 × 36,361.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,316.52x = 2,675,760,339.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,760,339.75/53,316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,186.33

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