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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,217.36, 81,323.71 and 14,774.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,217.36, 81,323.71 and 14,774.48 is: 22,161.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,217.36 : 81,323.71 = 14,774.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,217.36/81,323.71 = 14,774.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,217.36x = 81,323.71 × 14,774.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,217.36x = 1,201,515,180.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,515,180.38/54,217.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,161.08

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