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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,536.40, 80,251.10 and 35,782

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,536.40, 80,251.10 and 35,782 is: 53,637.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,536.40 : 80,251.10 = 35,782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,536.40/80,251.10 = 35,782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,536.40x = 80,251.10 × 35,782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,536.40x = 2,871,544,860.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,544,860.20/53,536.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,637.24

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