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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,149.70, 81,162.36 and 33,895.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,149.70, 81,162.36 and 33,895.56 is: 50,804.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,149.70 : 81,162.36 = 33,895.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,149.70/81,162.36 = 33,895.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,149.70x = 81,162.36 × 33,895.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,149.70x = 2,751,043,643.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,043,643.12/54,149.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,804.41

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