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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,598.51, 73,897.97 and 38,303.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,598.51, 73,897.97 and 38,303.33 is: 52,810.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,598.51 : 73,897.97 = 38,303.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,598.51/73,897.97 = 38,303.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,598.51x = 73,897.97 × 38,303.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,598.51x = 2,830,538,401.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,830,538,401.37/53,598.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,810.02

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