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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,996.50, 81,007.74 and 17,060.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,996.50, 81,007.74 and 17,060.50 is: 25,594.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,996.50 : 81,007.74 = 17,060.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,996.50/81,007.74 = 17,060.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,996.50x = 81,007.74 × 17,060.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,996.50x = 1,382,032,548.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,032,548.27/53,996.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,594.85

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