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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,999.57, 81,035.52 and 22,409.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,999.57, 81,035.52 and 22,409.66 is: 33,629.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,999.57 : 81,035.52 = 22,409.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,999.57/81,035.52 = 22,409.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,999.57x = 81,035.52 × 22,409.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,999.57x = 1,815,978,653.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,978,653.71/53,999.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,629.50

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