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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,046.24, 81,069.60 and 16,606

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,046.24, 81,069.60 and 16,606 is: 24,909.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,046.24 : 81,069.60 = 16,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,046.24/81,069.60 = 16,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,046.24x = 81,069.60 × 16,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,046.24x = 1,346,241,777.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,241,777.60/54,046.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,909.07

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