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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,003.88, 81,005.82 and 17,065

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,003.88, 81,005.82 and 17,065 is: 25,597.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,003.88 : 81,005.82 = 17,065 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,003.88/81,005.82 = 17,065/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,003.88x = 81,005.82 × 17,065
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,003.88x = 1,382,364,318.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,364,318.30/54,003.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,597.50

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