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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,666.46, 81,999.69 and 15,224.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,666.46, 81,999.69 and 15,224.59 is: 22,836.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,666.46 : 81,999.69 = 15,224.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,666.46/81,999.69 = 15,224.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,666.46x = 81,999.69 × 15,224.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,666.46x = 1,248,411,660.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,411,660.38/54,666.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,836.89

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