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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,425.82, 81,663.84 and 24,852.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,425.82, 81,663.84 and 24,852.72 is: 37,290.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,425.82 : 81,663.84 = 24,852.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,425.82/81,663.84 = 24,852.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,425.82x = 81,663.84 × 24,852.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,425.82x = 2,029,568,549.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,568,549.64/54,425.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,290.55

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