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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,229, 74,831.90 and 33,005.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,229, 74,831.90 and 33,005.92 is: 45,545.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,229 : 74,831.90 = 33,005.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,229/74,831.90 = 33,005.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,229x = 74,831.90 × 33,005.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,229x = 2,469,895,704.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,895,704.85/54,229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,545.66

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