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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,217.60, 81,326.40 and 17,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,217.60, 81,326.40 and 17,281.60 is: 25,922.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,217.60 : 81,326.40 = 17,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,217.60/81,326.40 = 17,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,217.60x = 81,326.40 × 17,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,217.60x = 1,405,450,314.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,450,314.24/54,217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,922.40

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