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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,852.76, 74,291.28 and 37,945.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,852.76, 74,291.28 and 37,945.96 is: 52,347.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,852.76 : 74,291.28 = 37,945.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,852.76/74,291.28 = 37,945.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,852.76x = 74,291.28 × 37,945.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,852.76x = 2,819,053,939.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,819,053,939.23/53,852.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,347.44

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