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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,491.84, 75,205.46 and 30,618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,491.84, 75,205.46 and 30,618 is: 42,256.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,491.84 : 75,205.46 = 30,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,491.84/75,205.46 = 30,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,491.84x = 75,205.46 × 30,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,491.84x = 2,302,640,850.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,640,850.83/54,491.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,256.62

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