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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,164.64, 81,281.58 and 22,999.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,164.64, 81,281.58 and 22,999.86 is: 34,514.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,164.64 : 81,281.58 = 22,999.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,164.64/81,281.58 = 22,999.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,164.64x = 81,281.58 × 22,999.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,164.64x = 1,869,464,960.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,464,960.58/54,164.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,514.49

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