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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,359.98, 75,017.54 and 32,846.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,359.98, 75,017.54 and 32,846.74 is: 45,328.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,359.98 : 75,017.54 = 32,846.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,359.98/75,017.54 = 32,846.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,359.98x = 75,017.54 × 32,846.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,359.98x = 2,464,081,631.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,464,081,631.82/54,359.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,328.97

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