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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,936.55, 74,383.97 and 33,795.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,936.55, 74,383.97 and 33,795.59 is: 46,607.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,936.55 : 74,383.97 = 33,795.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,936.55/74,383.97 = 33,795.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,936.55x = 74,383.97 × 33,795.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,936.55x = 2,513,849,611.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,513,849,611.79/53,936.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,607.53

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