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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,275.78, 81,425.32 and 16,835.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,275.78, 81,425.32 and 16,835.06 is: 25,256.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,275.78 : 81,425.32 = 16,835.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,275.78/81,425.32 = 16,835.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,275.78x = 81,425.32 × 16,835.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,275.78x = 1,370,800,147.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,800,147.72/54,275.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,256.20

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