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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,887.82, 74,329.56 and 33,709.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,887.82, 74,329.56 and 33,709.68 is: 46,497.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,887.82 : 74,329.56 = 33,709.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,887.82/74,329.56 = 33,709.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,887.82x = 74,329.56 × 33,709.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,887.82x = 2,505,625,682.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,625,682.14/53,887.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,497.07

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