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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,644.49, 81,966.89 and 15,201.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,644.49, 81,966.89 and 15,201.64 is: 22,802.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,644.49 : 81,966.89 = 15,201.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,644.49/81,966.89 = 15,201.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,644.49x = 81,966.89 × 15,201.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,644.49x = 1,246,031,208.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,031,208.65/54,644.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,802.50

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