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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,311.68, 74,915.58 and 39,176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,311.68, 74,915.58 and 39,176.56 is: 54,038.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,311.68 : 74,915.58 = 39,176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,311.68/74,915.58 = 39,176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,311.68x = 74,915.58 × 39,176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,311.68x = 2,934,934,714.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934,934,714.80/54,311.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,038.74

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