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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,968.52, 81,004.62 and 26,285.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,968.52, 81,004.62 and 26,285.96 is: 39,454.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,968.52 : 81,004.62 = 26,285.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,968.52/81,004.62 = 26,285.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,968.52x = 81,004.62 × 26,285.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,968.52x = 2,129,284,201.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129,284,201.14/53,968.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,454.19

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