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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,928.96, 74,363.49 and 36,712.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,928.96, 74,363.49 and 36,712.44 is: 50,623.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,928.96 : 74,363.49 = 36,712.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,928.96/74,363.49 = 36,712.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,928.96x = 74,363.49 × 36,712.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,928.96x = 2,730,065,164.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730,065,164.82/53,928.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,623.36

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