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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,272.39, 81,268.38 and 37,457.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,272.39, 81,268.38 and 37,457.29 is: 56,089.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,272.39 : 81,268.38 = 37,457.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,272.39/81,268.38 = 37,457.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,272.39x = 81,268.38 × 37,457.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,272.39x = 3,044,093,074.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,093,074.32/54,272.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,089.16

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