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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,031.76, 74,563.92 and 30,158.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,031.76, 74,563.92 and 30,158.44 is: 41,618.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,031.76 : 74,563.92 = 30,158.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,031.76/74,563.92 = 30,158.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,031.76x = 74,563.92 × 30,158.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,031.76x = 2,248,731,507.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,731,507.48/54,031.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,618.70

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