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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,160.52, 81,242.44 and 14,718.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,160.52, 81,242.44 and 14,718.47 is: 22,078.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,160.52 : 81,242.44 = 14,718.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,160.52/81,242.44 = 14,718.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,160.52x = 81,242.44 × 14,718.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,160.52x = 1,195,763,972.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,763,972.86/54,160.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,078.15

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