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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,529.18, 80,291.34 and 22,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,529.18, 80,291.34 and 22,362 is: 33,541.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,529.18 : 80,291.34 = 22,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,529.18/80,291.34 = 22,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,529.18x = 80,291.34 × 22,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,529.18x = 1,795,474,945.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,474,945.08/53,529.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,541.98

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