Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,489.44, 80,234.16 and 25,768
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 53,489.44, 80,234.16 and 25,768 is: 38,652
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,489.44 : 80,234.16 = 25,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,489.44/80,234.16 = 25,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,489.44x = 80,234.16 × 25,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,489.44x = 2,067,473,834.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,067,473,834.88/53,489.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,652
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