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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,598.87, 81,898.76 and 15,159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,598.87, 81,898.76 and 15,159.06 is: 22,738.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,598.87 : 81,898.76 = 15,159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,598.87/81,898.76 = 15,159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,598.87x = 81,898.76 × 15,159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,598.87x = 1,241,508,254.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,508,254.66/54,598.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,738.72

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