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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,996.75, 81,013.35 and 34,021.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,996.75, 81,013.35 and 34,021.24 is: 51,043.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,996.75 : 81,013.35 = 34,021.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,996.75/81,013.35 = 34,021.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,996.75x = 81,013.35 × 34,021.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,996.75x = 2,756,174,623.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,756,174,623.55/53,996.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,043.34

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