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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,266.15, 81,344.55 and 24,705.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,266.15, 81,344.55 and 24,705.20 is: 37,032.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,266.15 : 81,344.55 = 24,705.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,266.15/81,344.55 = 24,705.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,266.15x = 81,344.55 × 24,705.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,266.15x = 2,009,633,376.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,633,376.66/54,266.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,032.91

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