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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,291.41, 81,435.96 and 14,848.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,291.41, 81,435.96 and 14,848.53 is: 22,272.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,291.41 : 81,435.96 = 14,848.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,291.41/81,435.96 = 14,848.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,291.41x = 81,435.96 × 14,848.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,291.41x = 1,209,204,295.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,204,295.14/54,291.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,272.48

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