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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,956.06, 80,975.67 and 35,231.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,956.06, 80,975.67 and 35,231.02 is: 52,873.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,956.06 : 80,975.67 = 35,231.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,956.06/80,975.67 = 35,231.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,956.06x = 80,975.67 × 35,231.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,956.06x = 2,852,855,449.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,852,855,449.28/53,956.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,873.68

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