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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,270.57, 74,878.34 and 33,034.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,270.57, 74,878.34 and 33,034.71 is: 45,578.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,270.57 : 74,878.34 = 33,034.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,270.57/74,878.34 = 33,034.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,270.57x = 74,878.34 × 33,034.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,270.57x = 2,473,584,082.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473,584,082.01/54,270.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,578.74

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