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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,086.76, 81,019.98 and 44,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,086.76, 81,019.98 and 44,127 is: 66,100.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,086.76 : 81,019.98 = 44,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,086.76/81,019.98 = 44,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,086.76x = 81,019.98 × 44,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,086.76x = 3,575,168,657.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575,168,657.46/54,086.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,100.63

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