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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,848.91, 74,334.46 and 38,336.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,848.91, 74,334.46 and 38,336.53 is: 52,920.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,848.91 : 74,334.46 = 38,336.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,848.91/74,334.46 = 38,336.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,848.91x = 74,334.46 × 38,336.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,848.91x = 2,849,724,884.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,724,884.15/53,848.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,920.76

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