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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,465.16, 75,161.36 and 30,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,465.16, 75,161.36 and 30,266 is: 41,766.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,465.16 : 75,161.36 = 30,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,465.16/75,161.36 = 30,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,465.16x = 75,161.36 × 30,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,465.16x = 2,274,833,721.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,833,721.76/54,465.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,766.77

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