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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,206.22, 81,301.23 and 18,673.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,206.22, 81,301.23 and 18,673.14 is: 28,006.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,206.22 : 81,301.23 = 18,673.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,206.22/81,301.23 = 18,673.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,206.22x = 81,301.23 × 18,673.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,206.22x = 1,518,149,249.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,149,249.96/54,206.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,006.92

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