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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,436.76, 80,217.26 and 31,266.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,436.76, 80,217.26 and 31,266.05 is: 46,935.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,436.76 : 80,217.26 = 31,266.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,436.76/80,217.26 = 31,266.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,436.76x = 80,217.26 × 31,266.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,436.76x = 2,508,076,421.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,076,421.85/53,436.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,935.42

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