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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,423.84, 81,606.60 and 24,825.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,423.84, 81,606.60 and 24,825.72 is: 37,225.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,423.84 : 81,606.60 = 24,825.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,423.84/81,606.60 = 24,825.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,423.84x = 81,606.60 × 24,825.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,423.84x = 2,025,942,601.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,942,601.75/54,423.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,225.28

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