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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,396.70, 81,627.39 and 29,436.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,396.70, 81,627.39 and 29,436.24 is: 44,171.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,396.70 : 81,627.39 = 29,436.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,396.70/81,627.39 = 29,436.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,396.70x = 81,627.39 × 29,436.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,396.70x = 2,402,803,442.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,803,442.61/54,396.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,171.86

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