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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,664.40, 81,996.60 and 34,965.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,664.40, 81,996.60 and 34,965.20 is: 52,447.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,664.40 : 81,996.60 = 34,965.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,664.40/81,996.60 = 34,965.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,664.40x = 81,996.60 × 34,965.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,664.40x = 2,867,027,518.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867,027,518.32/54,664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,447.80

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