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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,033.08, 74,565.68 and 30,159.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,033.08, 74,565.68 and 30,159.74 is: 41,620.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,033.08 : 74,565.68 = 30,159.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,033.08/74,565.68 = 30,159.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,033.08x = 74,565.68 × 30,159.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,033.08x = 2,248,881,521.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,881,521.72/54,033.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,620.46

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