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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,998.56, 81,039.42 and 35,273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,998.56, 81,039.42 and 35,273.52 is: 52,937.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,998.56 : 81,039.42 = 35,273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,998.56/81,039.42 = 35,273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,998.56x = 81,039.42 × 35,273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,998.56x = 2,858,545,602.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,545,602.16/53,998.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,937.44

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