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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,991.08, 74,507.80 and 30,117.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,991.08, 74,507.80 and 30,117.14 is: 41,561.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,991.08 : 74,507.80 = 30,117.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,991.08/74,507.80 = 30,117.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,991.08x = 74,507.80 × 30,117.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,991.08x = 2,243,961,843.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,961,843.69/53,991.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,561.71

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