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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,257.33, 74,848.70 and 35,131.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,257.33, 74,848.70 and 35,131.61 is: 48,464.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,257.33 : 74,848.70 = 35,131.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,257.33/74,848.70 = 35,131.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,257.33x = 74,848.70 × 35,131.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,257.33x = 2,629,555,337.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,629,555,337.41/54,257.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,464.52

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