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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,446.58, 81,672.66 and 15,002.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,446.58, 81,672.66 and 15,002.82 is: 22,505.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,446.58 : 81,672.66 = 15,002.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,446.58/81,672.66 = 15,002.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,446.58x = 81,672.66 × 15,002.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,446.58x = 1,225,320,216.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,320,216.90/54,446.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,505.00

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