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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,414.28, 81,610.89 and 14,961.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,414.28, 81,610.89 and 14,961.34 is: 22,439.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,414.28 : 81,610.89 = 14,961.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,414.28/81,610.89 = 14,961.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,414.28x = 81,610.89 × 14,961.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,414.28x = 1,221,008,272.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,008,272.99/54,414.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,439.11

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