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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,916.92, 80,847.74 and 28,977.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,916.92, 80,847.74 and 28,977.96 is: 43,452.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,916.92 : 80,847.74 = 28,977.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,916.92/80,847.74 = 28,977.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,916.92x = 80,847.74 × 28,977.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,916.92x = 2,342,802,575.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,802,575.81/53,916.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,452.08

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