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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,147.16, 74,584.29 and 38,203.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,147.16, 74,584.29 and 38,203.66 is: 52,623.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,147.16 : 74,584.29 = 38,203.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,147.16/74,584.29 = 38,203.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,147.16x = 74,584.29 × 38,203.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,147.16x = 2,849,392,856.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,392,856.50/54,147.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,623.13

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