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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,984.97, 81,004.80 and 36,417.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,984.97, 81,004.80 and 36,417.89 is: 54,645.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,984.97 : 81,004.80 = 36,417.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,984.97/81,004.80 = 36,417.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,984.97x = 81,004.80 × 36,417.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,984.97x = 2,950,023,490.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,023,490.85/53,984.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,645.27

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