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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,496.58, 81,744.77 and 15,053.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,496.58, 81,744.77 and 15,053.58 is: 22,580.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,496.58 : 81,744.77 = 15,053.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,496.58/81,744.77 = 15,053.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,496.58x = 81,744.77 × 15,053.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,496.58x = 1,230,551,359.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,551,359.51/54,496.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,580.34

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