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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,327.74, 74,972.18 and 30,454.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,327.74, 74,972.18 and 30,454.44 is: 42,027.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,327.74 : 74,972.18 = 30,454.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,327.74/74,972.18 = 30,454.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,327.74x = 74,972.18 × 30,454.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,327.74x = 2,283,235,757.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,235,757.48/54,327.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,027.07

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