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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,369.85, 80,056.40 and 18,309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,369.85, 80,056.40 and 18,309 is: 27,464.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,369.85 : 80,056.40 = 18,309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,369.85/80,056.40 = 18,309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,369.85x = 80,056.40 × 18,309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,369.85x = 1,465,752,627.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,752,627.60/53,369.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,464.06

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