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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,683.16, 81,995.58 and 28,322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,683.16, 81,995.58 and 28,322.52 is: 42,468.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,683.16 : 81,995.58 = 28,322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,683.16/81,995.58 = 28,322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,683.16x = 81,995.58 × 28,322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,683.16x = 2,322,321,454.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,321,454.46/54,683.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,468.68

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