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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,853.76, 74,292.66 and 37,946.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,853.76, 74,292.66 and 37,946.96 is: 52,348.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,853.76 : 74,292.66 = 37,946.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,853.76/74,292.66 = 37,946.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,853.76x = 74,292.66 × 37,946.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,853.76x = 2,819,180,597.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,819,180,597.31/53,853.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,348.82

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