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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,261.76, 74,879.48 and 30,061.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,261.76, 74,879.48 and 30,061.73 is: 41,484.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,261.76 : 74,879.48 = 30,061.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,261.76/74,879.48 = 30,061.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,261.76x = 74,879.48 × 30,061.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,261.76x = 2,251,006,710.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,006,710.30/54,261.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,484.22

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