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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,427.75, 81,673.14 and 22,835

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,427.75, 81,673.14 and 22,835 is: 34,265.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,427.75 : 81,673.14 = 22,835 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,427.75/81,673.14 = 22,835/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,427.75x = 81,673.14 × 22,835
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,427.75x = 1,865,006,151.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,006,151.90/54,427.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,265.72

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