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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,536.68, 80,195.96 and 25,371.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,536.68, 80,195.96 and 25,371.36 is: 38,005.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,536.68 : 80,195.96 = 25,371.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,536.68/80,195.96 = 25,371.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,536.68x = 80,195.96 × 25,371.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,536.68x = 2,034,680,571.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,680,571.71/53,536.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,005.36

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