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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,720.26, 74,056.97 and 37,755.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,720.26, 74,056.97 and 37,755.16 is: 52,048.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,720.26 : 74,056.97 = 37,755.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,720.26/74,056.97 = 37,755.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,720.26x = 74,056.97 × 37,755.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,720.26x = 2,796,032,938.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796,032,938.42/53,720.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,048.01

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