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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,272.82, 81,269.03 and 37,457.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,272.82, 81,269.03 and 37,457.73 is: 56,089.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,272.82 : 81,269.03 = 37,457.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,272.82/81,269.03 = 37,457.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,272.82x = 81,269.03 × 37,457.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,272.82x = 3,044,153,383.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,153,383.10/54,272.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,089.83

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