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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,039.54, 81,028.89 and 37,192.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,039.54, 81,028.89 and 37,192.35 is: 55,767.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,039.54 : 81,028.89 = 37,192.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,039.54/81,028.89 = 37,192.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,039.54x = 81,028.89 × 37,192.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,039.54x = 3,013,654,836.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,654,836.99/54,039.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,767.59

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