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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,197.04, 81,278.64 and 32,004.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,197.04, 81,278.64 and 32,004.48 is: 47,996.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,197.04 : 81,278.64 = 32,004.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,197.04/81,278.64 = 32,004.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,197.04x = 81,278.64 × 32,004.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,197.04x = 2,601,280,608.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,280,608.31/54,197.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,996.73

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