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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,274.58, 81,271.66 and 37,459.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,274.58, 81,271.66 and 37,459.48 is: 56,092.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,274.58 : 81,271.66 = 37,459.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,274.58/81,271.66 = 37,459.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,274.58x = 81,271.66 × 37,459.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,274.58x = 3,044,394,122.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,394,122.34/54,274.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,092.45

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