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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,377.17, 75,005.95 and 39,291.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,377.17, 75,005.95 and 39,291.97 is: 54,197.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,377.17 : 75,005.95 = 39,291.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,377.17/75,005.95 = 39,291.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,377.17x = 75,005.95 × 39,291.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,377.17x = 2,947,131,537.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,131,537.22/54,377.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,197.96

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