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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,777.81, 74,221.43 and 38,720.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,777.81, 74,221.43 and 38,720.31 is: 53,439.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,777.81 : 74,221.43 = 38,720.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,777.81/74,221.43 = 38,720.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,777.81x = 74,221.43 × 38,720.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,777.81x = 2,873,876,584.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,873,876,584.64/53,777.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,439.83

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