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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,265.32, 74,888.82 and 33,041.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,265.32, 74,888.82 and 33,041.16 is: 45,598.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,265.32 : 74,888.82 = 33,041.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,265.32/74,888.82 = 33,041.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,265.32x = 74,888.82 × 33,041.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,265.32x = 2,474,413,483.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,413,483.83/54,265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,598.43

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