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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,272.57, 81,268.66 and 37,457.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,272.57, 81,268.66 and 37,457.48 is: 56,089.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,272.57 : 81,268.66 = 37,457.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,272.57/81,268.66 = 37,457.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,272.57x = 81,268.66 × 37,457.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,272.57x = 3,044,119,316.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,119,316.10/54,272.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,089.46

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