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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,499.19, 81,747.97 and 15,055.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,499.19, 81,747.97 and 15,055.43 is: 22,582.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,499.19 : 81,747.97 = 15,055.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,499.19/81,747.97 = 15,055.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,499.19x = 81,747.97 × 15,055.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,499.19x = 1,230,750,393.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,750,393.60/54,499.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,582.91

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