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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,871.96, 74,343.31 and 30,003.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,871.96, 74,343.31 and 30,003.25 is: 41,404.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,871.96 : 74,343.31 = 30,003.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,871.96/74,343.31 = 30,003.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,871.96x = 74,343.31 × 30,003.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,871.96x = 2,230,540,647.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,540,647.55/53,871.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,404.48

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