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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,197.44, 81,275.98 and 18,648.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,197.44, 81,275.98 and 18,648.84 is: 27,966.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,197.44 : 81,275.98 = 18,648.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,197.44/81,275.98 = 18,648.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,197.44x = 81,275.98 × 18,648.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,197.44x = 1,515,702,746.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,702,746.86/54,197.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,966.32

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