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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,233.96, 81,375.68 and 32,090.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,233.96, 81,375.68 and 32,090.72 is: 48,150.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,233.96 : 81,375.68 = 32,090.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,233.96/81,375.68 = 32,090.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,233.96x = 81,375.68 × 32,090.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,233.96x = 2,611,404,161.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,404,161.69/54,233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,150.72

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