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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,717.85, 82,076.78 and 37,221.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,717.85, 82,076.78 and 37,221.85 is: 55,832.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,717.85 : 82,076.78 = 37,221.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,717.85/82,076.78 = 37,221.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,717.85x = 82,076.78 × 37,221.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,717.85x = 3,055,049,407.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,055,049,407.53/54,717.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,832.78

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