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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,969.52, 81,006.12 and 26,286.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,969.52, 81,006.12 and 26,286.96 is: 39,455.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,969.52 : 81,006.12 = 26,286.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,969.52/81,006.12 = 26,286.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,969.52x = 81,006.12 × 26,286.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,969.52x = 2,129,404,636.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129,404,636.20/53,969.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,455.69

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