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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,824, 74,277.12 and 30,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,824, 74,277.12 and 30,272 is: 41,775.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,824 : 74,277.12 = 30,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,824/74,277.12 = 30,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,824x = 74,277.12 × 30,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,824x = 2,248,516,976.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,516,976.64/53,824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,775.36

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