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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,486.89, 75,183.93 and 30,608.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,486.89, 75,183.93 and 30,608.81 is: 42,235.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,486.89 : 75,183.93 = 30,608.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,486.89/75,183.93 = 30,608.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,486.89x = 75,183.93 × 30,608.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,486.89x = 2,301,290,252.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,290,252.50/54,486.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,235.67

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