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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,093, 81,152.46 and 17,157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,093, 81,152.46 and 17,157 is: 25,739.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,093 : 81,152.46 = 17,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,093/81,152.46 = 17,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,093x = 81,152.46 × 17,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,093x = 1,392,332,756.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,332,756.22/54,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,739.61

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