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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,990, 80,985.08 and 17,054

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,990, 80,985.08 and 17,054 is: 25,581.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,990 : 80,985.08 = 17,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,990/80,985.08 = 17,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,990x = 80,985.08 × 17,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,990x = 1,381,119,554.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,119,554.32/53,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,581.03

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