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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,991.27, 74,507.08 and 30,117.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,991.27, 74,507.08 and 30,117.33 is: 41,561.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,991.27 : 74,507.08 = 30,117.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,991.27/74,507.08 = 30,117.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,991.27x = 74,507.08 × 30,117.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,991.27x = 2,243,954,315.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,954,315.70/53,991.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,561.43

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