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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,305.64, 81,441.18 and 17,361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,305.64, 81,441.18 and 17,361 is: 26,035.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,305.64 : 81,441.18 = 17,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,305.64/81,441.18 = 17,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,305.64x = 81,441.18 × 17,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,305.64x = 1,413,900,325.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,900,325.98/54,305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,035.98

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