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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,268.92, 81,306.72 and 33,198.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,268.92, 81,306.72 and 33,198.66 is: 49,738.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,268.92 : 81,306.72 = 33,198.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,268.92/81,306.72 = 33,198.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,268.92x = 81,306.72 × 33,198.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,268.92x = 2,699,274,153.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,274,153.00/54,268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,738.86

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