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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,973, 80,972.46 and 17,037

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,973, 80,972.46 and 17,037 is: 25,559.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,973 : 80,972.46 = 17,037 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,973/80,972.46 = 17,037/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,973x = 80,972.46 × 17,037
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,973x = 1,379,527,801.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,527,801.02/53,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,559.59

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