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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,356.38, 80,027.93 and 33,367.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,356.38, 80,027.93 and 33,367.65 is: 50,047.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,356.38 : 80,027.93 = 33,367.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,356.38/80,027.93 = 33,367.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,356.38x = 80,027.93 × 33,367.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,356.38x = 2,670,343,391.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670,343,391.49/53,356.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,047.32

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