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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,464.76, 81,699.82 and 15,021

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,464.76, 81,699.82 and 15,021 is: 22,532.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,464.76 : 81,699.82 = 15,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,464.76/81,699.82 = 15,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,464.76x = 81,699.82 × 15,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,464.76x = 1,227,212,996.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,212,996.22/54,464.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,532.24

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