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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,588.69, 80,264.26 and 36,681.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,588.69, 80,264.26 and 36,681.35 is: 54,940.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,588.69 : 80,264.26 = 36,681.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,588.69/80,264.26 = 36,681.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,588.69x = 80,264.26 × 36,681.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,588.69x = 2,944,201,230.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,944,201,230.14/53,588.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,940.73

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