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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,041.54, 81,031.89 and 37,194.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,041.54, 81,031.89 and 37,194.35 is: 55,770.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,041.54 : 81,031.89 = 37,194.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,041.54/81,031.89 = 37,194.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,041.54x = 81,031.89 × 37,194.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,041.54x = 3,013,928,477.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,928,477.82/54,041.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,770.59

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