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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,237.39, 81,325.63 and 37,159.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,237.39, 81,325.63 and 37,159.55 is: 55,718.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,237.39 : 81,325.63 = 37,159.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,237.39/81,325.63 = 37,159.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,237.39x = 81,325.63 × 37,159.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,237.39x = 3,022,023,924.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,022,023,924.68/54,237.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,718.46

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