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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,259.70, 81,377.40 and 35,670.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,259.70, 81,377.40 and 35,670.20 is: 53,497.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,259.70 : 81,377.40 = 35,670.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,259.70/81,377.40 = 35,670.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,259.70x = 81,377.40 × 35,670.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,259.70x = 2,902,748,133.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,748,133.48/54,259.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,497.31

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