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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,670.61, 82,005.75 and 17,233.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,670.61, 82,005.75 and 17,233.97 is: 25,850.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,670.61 : 82,005.75 = 17,233.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,670.61/82,005.75 = 17,233.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,670.61x = 82,005.75 × 17,233.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,670.61x = 1,413,284,225.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,284,225.30/54,670.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,850.89

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