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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,322.17, 73,608.08 and 31,819.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,322.17, 73,608.08 and 31,819.37 is: 43,924.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,322.17 : 73,608.08 = 31,819.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,322.17/73,608.08 = 31,819.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,322.17x = 73,608.08 × 31,819.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,322.17x = 2,342,162,205.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,162,205.37/53,322.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,924.74

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