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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,430.79, 81,588.77 and 24,868.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,430.79, 81,588.77 and 24,868.01 is: 37,275.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,430.79 : 81,588.77 = 24,868.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,430.79/81,588.77 = 24,868.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,430.79x = 81,588.77 × 24,868.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,430.79x = 2,028,950,521.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,950,521.13/54,430.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,275.79

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