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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,005.80, 81,008.70 and 45,452.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,005.80, 81,008.70 and 45,452.20 is: 68,178.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,005.80 : 81,008.70 = 45,452.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,005.80/81,008.70 = 45,452.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,005.80x = 81,008.70 × 45,452.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,005.80x = 3,682,023,634.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,023,634.14/54,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,178.30

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