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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,209.60, 81,314.40 and 32,033.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,209.60, 81,314.40 and 32,033.60 is: 48,050.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,209.60 : 81,314.40 = 32,033.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,209.60/81,314.40 = 32,033.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,209.60x = 81,314.40 × 32,033.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,209.60x = 2,604,792,963.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,792,963.84/54,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,050.40

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