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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,670.28, 81,941.70 and 25,091.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,670.28, 81,941.70 and 25,091.24 is: 37,607.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,670.28 : 81,941.70 = 25,091.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,670.28/81,941.70 = 25,091.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,670.28x = 81,941.70 × 25,091.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,670.28x = 2,056,018,860.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,018,860.71/54,670.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,607.62

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