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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,272.77, 81,268.94 and 37,457.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,272.77, 81,268.94 and 37,457.66 is: 56,089.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,272.77 : 81,268.94 = 37,457.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,272.77/81,268.94 = 37,457.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,272.77x = 81,268.94 × 37,457.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,272.77x = 3,044,144,323.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,144,323.08/54,272.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,089.72

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