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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,266.44, 81,419.82 and 17,333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,266.44, 81,419.82 and 17,333.32 is: 26,006.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,266.44 : 81,419.82 = 17,333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,266.44/81,419.82 = 17,333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,266.44x = 81,419.82 × 17,333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,266.44x = 1,411,275,794.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,275,794.40/54,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,006.42

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