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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,211.65, 81,262.80 and 24,650.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,211.65, 81,262.80 and 24,650.70 is: 36,951.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,211.65 : 81,262.80 = 24,650.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,211.65/81,262.80 = 24,650.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,211.65x = 81,262.80 × 24,650.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,211.65x = 2,003,184,903.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,184,903.96/54,211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,951.19

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