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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,571.96, 73,989.81 and 36,546.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,571.96, 73,989.81 and 36,546.96 is: 50,476.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,571.96 : 73,989.81 = 36,546.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,571.96/73,989.81 = 36,546.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,571.96x = 73,989.81 × 36,546.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,571.96x = 2,704,102,626.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,102,626.48/53,571.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,476.08

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