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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,271.99, 74,895.34 and 33,051.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,271.99, 74,895.34 and 33,051.25 is: 45,610.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,271.99 : 74,895.34 = 33,051.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,271.99/74,895.34 = 33,051.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,271.99x = 74,895.34 × 33,051.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,271.99x = 2,475,384,606.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,384,606.18/54,271.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,610.72

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