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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,211.62, 81,259.82 and 26,114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,211.62, 81,259.82 and 26,114.16 is: 39,143.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,211.62 : 81,259.82 = 26,114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,211.62/81,259.82 = 26,114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,211.62x = 81,259.82 × 26,114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,211.62x = 2,122,031,941.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122,031,941.05/54,211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,143.49

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