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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,033.16, 81,044.87 and 38,305.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,033.16, 81,044.87 and 38,305.59 is: 57,454.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,033.16 : 81,044.87 = 38,305.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,033.16/81,044.87 = 38,305.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,033.16x = 81,044.87 × 38,305.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,033.16x = 3,104,471,737.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,471,737.72/54,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,454.94

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