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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,423.61, 73,639.04 and 36,190.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,423.61, 73,639.04 and 36,190.74 is: 49,885.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,423.61 : 73,639.04 = 36,190.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,423.61/73,639.04 = 36,190.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,423.61x = 73,639.04 × 36,190.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,423.61x = 2,665,050,919.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,050,919.56/53,423.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,885.26

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