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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,467.13, 81,659.25 and 28,155.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,467.13, 81,659.25 and 28,155.09 is: 42,211.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,467.13 : 81,659.25 = 28,155.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,467.13/81,659.25 = 28,155.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,467.13x = 81,659.25 × 28,155.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,467.13x = 2,299,123,533.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,123,533.08/54,467.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,211.21

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