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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,009.70, 81,014.55 and 34,982.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,009.70, 81,014.55 and 34,982.80 is: 52,474.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,009.70 : 81,014.55 = 34,982.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,009.70/81,014.55 = 34,982.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,009.70x = 81,014.55 × 34,982.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,009.70x = 2,834,115,799.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,115,799.74/54,009.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,474.20

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