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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,632.16, 80,343.60 and 35,108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,632.16, 80,343.60 and 35,108 is: 52,593.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,632.16 : 80,343.60 = 35,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,632.16/80,343.60 = 35,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,632.16x = 80,343.60 × 35,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,632.16x = 2,820,703,108.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,820,703,108.80/53,632.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,593.50

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