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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,427.58, 81,672.90 and 22,834.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,427.58, 81,672.90 and 22,834.84 is: 34,265.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,427.58 : 81,672.90 = 22,834.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,427.58/81,672.90 = 22,834.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,427.58x = 81,672.90 × 22,834.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,427.58x = 1,864,987,489.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864,987,489.66/54,427.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,265.49

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