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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,717.74, 80,542.05 and 35,228.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,717.74, 80,542.05 and 35,228.14 is: 52,819.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,717.74 : 80,542.05 = 35,228.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,717.74/80,542.05 = 35,228.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,717.74x = 80,542.05 × 35,228.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,717.74x = 2,837,346,613.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,837,346,613.29/53,717.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,819.55

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