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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,275.70, 81,273.34 and 37,460.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,275.70, 81,273.34 and 37,460.61 is: 56,094.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,275.70 : 81,273.34 = 37,460.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,275.70/81,273.34 = 37,460.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,275.70x = 81,273.34 × 37,460.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,275.70x = 3,044,548,893.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,548,893.14/54,275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,094.14

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